Swirling oils show molecular properties
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Swirling oils show molecular properties
Swirl of oils showing the variation in the molecular properties of two liquids: olive oil (colourless) and two stroke oil (blue)
Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations
Media ID 6274223
© DR JEREMY BURGESS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Adhesion Cohesion Effects In Liquid Molecules Liquid Olive Physical Effect Surface Tension Effects Two Stroke
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print by Science Photo Library, we are presented with a mesmerizing display of swirling oils that beautifully showcase the variation in molecular properties between two liquids: olive oil and two-stroke oil. The contrasting colors of these liquids, with olive oil appearing colorless and two-stroke oil displaying a striking blue hue, immediately catch our attention. This image serves as a visual representation of the fascinating world hidden within liquid molecules. It offers us an opportunity to delve into the realm of physics and explore concepts such as cohesion, adhesion, and surface tension effects. As we observe the intricate patterns formed by these oils intertwining and interacting with one another, we gain insight into how different substances behave at a molecular level. The delicate balance between attractive forces within each liquid becomes apparent through this photograph's composition. We witness the cohesive nature of both oils as they form distinct swirls while simultaneously adhering to one another. These surface tension effects create an ethereal dance captured perfectly in this still frame. Science Photo Library has once again managed to capture not only scientific wonder but also artistic beauty through their lens. This particular print invites us to appreciate the complexity present in even seemingly simple substances like oils while igniting our curiosity about the mysteries that lie beneath their surfaces.
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