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OpenStudy (v-sync):

Could surface tension explain why a small paper clip can float on water in a glass that is so full that the water is just about ready to spill out?

OpenStudy (francesca_marie):

you posted this in the wrong subject :)

OpenStudy (v-sync):

@WHEREISTHEFLOOR

OpenStudy (whereisthefloor):

Because the water is pushing up and the paper clip is not heavy enough to push the water out.

OpenStudy (v-sync):

So no?

OpenStudy (whereisthefloor):

its yes

OpenStudy (whereisthefloor):

it is because surface tension

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