Explore the Wet Sand Effect
Active Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Total Project Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Key Concepts
Physics, dilatancy, pressure
IntroductionSummer is the perfect time to take a stroll at the beach and walk barefoot along the shoreline. While doing that, have you ever looked at your footprints in the wet sand? If so, you might have noticed that with every step it looks like the sand around your feet dries out. Why is that? These dry footprints are caused by the pressure of your feet. You will find out exactly how this happens by doing this beachy activity! CreditsSvenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Total Project Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Key Concepts
Physics, dilatancy, pressure
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