Soap bubbles on a dodecahedral frame
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Soap bubbles on a dodecahedral frame
Soap bubbles on a dodecahedral frame. Bubble films always attempt to occupy the minimum surface area when stretched between two lines, and they meet other films at straight lines. This frame contained the minimum surface area configuration, but a bubble was blown into the centre of it. With bubble frames with fewer sides than this, its internal pressure gives the inner bubble significantly curved sides. In this frame, however, the inner bubbles shape is nearly spherical anyway, and the internal pressure does not significantly distort it from the flat-faced geometry
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Bubble Bubbles Effects Film Frame Geometry Liquid Mathematical Mathematics Physical Effect Soap Surface Area Dodecahedron Physical
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This print captures the mesmerizing beauty of soap bubbles delicately resting on a dodecahedral frame. The intricate geometry of this frame is fascinating, as bubble films always strive to occupy the minimum surface area when stretched between two lines, meeting other films at straight lines. This particular frame showcases the perfect configuration with minimal surface area, until a single bubble was blown into its center. Ordinarily, frames with fewer sides would cause the inner bubble to have significantly curved sides due to internal pressure. However, in this remarkable dodecahedral frame, the inner bubble maintains an almost spherical shape despite its flat-faced geometry. The internal pressure does not distort it significantly. The image evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity about the physical effects that govern these delicate structures. It highlights the interplay between mathematics and physics in understanding how soap bubbles form and behave within specific geometric constraints. This photograph from Science Photo Library invites us to appreciate both the artistic elegance and scientific significance behind these ephemeral creations. Its vibrant colors and precise details remind us of nature's ability to create breathtaking wonders even in something as simple as soap bubbles on a mathematical framework.
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