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How to Make a Paperclip Float on Water

Metal clips resting in a shiny metal bowl.

This quick video demonstrates the classic experiment of making a paperclip, or multiple paperclips, float on water.

The experiment deals with surface tension of the water. To do this trick, you'll just need a bowl of water, your paperclip(s), and some toilet paper.

Stainless steel mixing bowl on a wooden surface.
A hand placing a lid on a stainless steel bowl.
Stainless steel mixing bowl on a wooden surface.
A hand placing a lid on a stainless steel bowl.

"Quick Clips" are videos of random experiments in a minute or less. For other projects, check out my other articles here or see the videos at http://[www.thekingofrandom.com thekingofrandom.com.

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