Kids Activities

The image depicts an ordinary penny coin resting on a yellowish surface, likely a wooden table or desk. A small, droplet-shaped object appears next to the penny, suggesting it is a drop of liquid, presumably water. A white, cylindrical object resembling a plastic drinking straw is also visible, implying it may have been used to place the drop of liquid next to the coin. The image seems to illustrate the concept of surface tension, where the cohesive forces between liquid molecules allow a small amount of liquid to maintain a semi-spherical shape on a surface rather than spreading out.

Surface Tension Activity with Water Drops

Challenge of the day--how many drops of water can you get on a penny? Search "WHAT IS SURFACE TENSION" on our blog to find this activity.

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