Bubbles!!!
The Science of Bubbles: Bubbles
are a great way to explore surface tension, soap as a lubricant, and seeing just
how big you can expand the skin of the bubble. Not many people think of Bubbles when they think
physics.
Bubble Recipe
Combine 4 1/2 cups of water with 1/2 cup dishwashing detergent
For stronger bubbles add 1/2 cup corn syrup or glycerin or more detergent
Experiment with different brands of dishwashing detergent until you find one that works best for you!
Hint: Playing with bubbles can be messy and slippery! Try blowing bubbles outdoors, near the kitchen sink, or in the bathtub! Watch your step so that you don't fall on slippery spills
Tips
If you are getting a lot of small bubbles and you want one big bubble, you are probably blowing too hard or have the bubble wand too close to your mouth
Finish your bubble with a quick twist of your wrist to seal it
Prepare your bubble solution two to three days in advance. Save any extra bubble solution to use later.
Make sure your bubble maker and anything your bubble may touch is wet
Let the bubble maker sit in the the bubble solution for a few seconds. Don't slosh it around the solution - this creates suds and foam, which are bubble busters!
Look for cool humid days, shady areas and avoid windy days!
Great Bubble Links:
A special thank you to Ben, an alumni, for his help in setting up this web page!