Question

water walking experiment explain

Answer 1

The water appears to defy gravity, but it in reality it moves because of a process called capillary action. The adhesive forces between the waterand the paper towel are stronger than the cohesive forces inside the water. ... For even more fun, check out the Color Changing Walking Water Experiment.

Answer 2

Supplies Needed for the the Walking Water Science Experiment
Two glasses of equal height
Water
Food Coloring (optional)
Paper Towel


step 1- Position your two empty glasses about 2 inches apart. Pour water into one of the glasses until it is halfway full

Step 2 – Add a few drops of food coloring into the water.

Step 3 – Stir the food coloring until the water is all one color


Step 4 – Grab a strip of paper towel that is about 1 to 2 inches wide.

Step 5 – Place one end of the paper towel into the glass with the water. Then place the other end into the glass that is empty. Then leave the glasses sit and come back to check on them in about an hour.

Step 6 – Return to the glasses and observe what has happened.