The ‘monkey gun’ demonstration is a striking example of gravity at work, illustrating how all objects fall at the same rate, even if they’re not falling straight down.
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Three Types of Magnetism
Here are three types of magnetism that are easily demonstrated. Two are very weak and easily overlooked, but they become apparent under the right conditions.
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The Shape of Soap Bubbles
Why are soap bubbles spherical, and what does it take to create a different shape?
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What Is Soap?
Soap molecules get along with everyone. One end likes water and the other likes oils and grease. So the soap brings the two together. Make a little soap to see how this works!
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Will It Float?
Why will diet pop float and regular won’t? And how can a microwave help us understand the mystical floating ability of Ivory® soap?
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Making Silk and Nylon
Silk has been a valuable fibre for over 5000 years. Nylon was developed as the modern synthetic substitute. It’s remarkably easy to create fibres of both!
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Bubbles Under Pressure
What causes bubbles to form in carbonated beverages? Obviously it’s carbon dioxide, but why do bubbles form rapidly (or even explosively!) sometimes, while other times the bubbles are under control?
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Burning Water
Make acetylene the old fashioned way – using carbide and water – and set the water on fire!