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Science Experiment: Soap-Powered Boat

Pre-K - 8th
Here is our soap powered boat that Alex has made from a business card. He cut corners of the card and put soap at the back of the boat. After he placed the boat onto the water, it scooted across. To try that again, we needed to rinse out...
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Khan Academy: Physics: The Marangoni Effect: Make a Soap Propelled Boat!

9th - 10th
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...