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This Weird Straw Effect

Join host Dianna Cowern as she puts her MIT physics degree to the test. With experiments, demonstrations, and cool new discoveries, Physics Girl sheds new light on the fun, adventurous side of physical science.

This Weird Straw Effect

Season 4 Episode 7 | 5m 0s | CC

When you look through a straw in water something strange happens as you move it up and down.

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