As magic and ephemeral as they may seem, soap bubbles are a magnificent example of precise mathematics, physics and chemistry at work. Part One of this video lesson will explore the science that explains soap bubbles, as well as the application of this knowledge to other areas, such as architecture and biology. In Part Two of this video lesson, students will learn where the colors of soap bubbles come from and also learn what soap bubbles and telescopes have in common. [Part 1: 41:53; Part 2: 26:14]

Concepts

surface tension

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Additional Tags

colloidal systems, mathematical application, precise mathematics, soap bubbles, surface phenomena, mit blossoms, accuracy and precision

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)