Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1
We knew that water flows in a straight line--but is it possible for it to flow differently? Are other water molecules a strong enough force to pull it in a different direction?
Step 2
First, we soaked our string in water for a minute or two; the water molecules will long to stay together, and that's what is going to make our gravity-defying stream work!
Step 3
We tied the string onto our weight (a rock).
Step 4
We tied the other end of our string to the handle of our measuring cup.
Step 5
Maddie put the rock at the far end of our pan--stretching our string out as far as it would go, and slowly started pouring.
Step 6
Excellent! "This is so cool how the water follows the string!" How wide can we make our stream of water?
Step 7
How steep can we make the angle?
Final result!
Will a heavier string hold and attract even more water? Maybe you'd like to find out!
