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Physics · L1 · Why a Paperclip Can Float on Water

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Following what holds a light metal paperclip up on top of water.

by @openstemUpdated Physics
📎 Paperclip placed gently on waterWater's surface acts like a stretchy skinIs the paperclip's weight small enough for the skin to hold?✅ Paperclip floats on the surface💧 Skin breaks — paperclip sinksYesNo, or pushed too hard

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