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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Sep
Pages: 3
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Lotus Effect Toy
Shakerin, Said
Physics Teacher, v49 n6 p346-348 Sep 2011
This is a short article about Aqua Drop, a toy that employs a superhydrophobic surface. After defining superhydrophobic surface, its occurrence in nature, and its importance in science and technology, I describe the toy, followed by several student activities that can be performed with the toy and easily found natural objects.
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