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Soap Film Painting ActivitySoap Film Painting Activity
Publisher
Exploratorium
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Demonstration
Technology
Scientific Equipment
Activity

Soap Film Painting

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If you are up for constructing a wooden frame, you can do this demonstration of the interference patterns when light reflects off of layers of soapy film. Both constructive and destructive interference can be seen as evidenced by the colors in the beautiful patterns that appear. Assembling the apparatus may seem daunting, but would be worthwhile as you use it year after year with your physics class.

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Concepts

light waves, light

Additional Tags

interference, light wave, science

Pros

  • A memorable and eye-catching demonstration

Cons

  • None

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