Instructional Video

Khan Academy: Physics: The Marangoni Effect: Make a Soap Propelled Boat!

Curated by ACT

The differences of surface tension between soap and water can really make things go! This video shows some interesting demos illustrating the Marangoni Effect. Two liquids with different surface tensions will result in a surface tension gradient, resulting in a net force. This phenomena applies to each of the demonstrations shown. Watch a demonstration of how Marangoni stress can be used to propel small boats around (the "soap-powered boat"). [4:14]

3 Views 0 Downloads
Resource Details
Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Science
2 more...
Audiences
For Administrator Use
2 more...
Lexile Measures
0L