This Weird Straw Effect | EVERYDAY MYSTERIES

In this video, Diana from Physics Girl explores the fascinating effects of looking through a straw at objects submerged in water. She demonstrates how moving the straw alters the magnification of the object due to the water's surface tension and cohesion. The video explains the science behind these effects, comparing them with other fluids like alcohol, and discusses the concept of water lenses, including their applications in microgravity and everyday life.

How does the surface tension of water contribute to the magnifying effect observed with a straw?

Discuss the differences in the effect of using alcohol versus water when looking through a straw.