Here Is What Happens When You Squeeze A Wet Towel In Space
Even the most basic activities take on new dimensions when aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As a result, it is not surprising that something as simple as wringing a towel may become a captivating spectacle.?
Simple tasks become more challenging in space due to the absence of gravity or the presence of microgravity. In a microgravity environment, objects don't behave as they do on Earth.?
What happens when you squeeze a wet towel in space?
A old video of an astronaut doing this has reappeared on social media, leaving people astounded. The footage, which was published on Instagram, is part of a longer clip that the Canadian Space Agency originally put on YouTube ten years ago.?
The space agency wrote while sharing the video, ¡°CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield performed a simple science experiment designed by grade 10 Lockview High School students Kendra Lemke and Meredith Faulkner. The students from Fall River, Nova Scotia won a national science contest held by the Canadian Space Agency with their experiment on surface tension in space using a wet washcloth."?
Why does it happen?
On Earth, when you squeeze a wet towel, the downward force of gravity provides resistance against which your muscles work, making it easier to wring out the water. In space, there is no such resistance, so your muscles have to work harder to accomplish the same task.?
In the Instagram video, astronaut Hadfield can be seen squeezing a wet towel and describing how it works while aboard the International Space Station.
How did people on the internet react?
The video was uploaded a few days ago. Since then, the video has received close to 5.9 lakh views. It has also accumulated almost 15,000 likes. People offered various remarks in response to the video.?
"Maximum respect to astronauts and their passion for teaching us all," an Instagram user wrote. "This is why I enjoy learning physics," said another. "This is so cool," added a third. "Space is crazy," said a fourth.??
Check the viral video here.
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