Lesson 57 - Why does a faucet drip with rhythm?

I Slept Through Science

We've all been annoyed by the drip-drip-drip of water from a leaky faucet, but why is there a rhythm to the dripping? What prevents the water from simply leaking out continuously? And can water defy gravity? Listen to this week's lesson to find out. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.

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Resources from this episode:
Raindrops are different sizes
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Snatoms Molecular Models

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