Physics Girl: This Weird Straw Effect

A comparison of the view, of letters placed below, through a straw submerged in water and alcohol. The view through water submerged straw is more magnified when compared to the view through alcohol submerged straw.

In this episode, host Dianna Cowern experiments with straws and water to discuss convex and concave lenses. Is it possible to create a lens in a straw? Part of the "Physics Girl" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Physics Girl: This Weird Straw Effect

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    PBS Digital Studios
    Length:
    5 minutes