What happens when you take a soaking wet washcloth in zero gravity and try to squeeze out all the water? Probably not what you'd expect. Hint: it has to do with surface tension. And it's totally trippy.To find out for sure, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield conducts an experiment aboard the International Space Station. The process of getting the washcloth wet is entertaining enough, but the actual outcome is a bizarro sight to see. http://youtu.be/o8TssbmY-GM Video courtesy of the Canadian Space Agency
Watch This: Wringing out a Wet Washcloth in Zero Gravity
Discover what happens to a washcloth in zero gravity when Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield conducts a captivating experiment aboard the ISS.
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