Art

Bubble Array

Array of bubbles against a white and red background.

Surface tension tries to minimize a bubble‘s surface area, which is why bubbles assume a spherical shape. But when many bubbles clump together, a curved interface is not always the most energy efficient one. In this case, bubbles can take on many shapes and sizes while still minimizing the overall surface energy. Take a close look at this image and see what shapes you discover! (Image credit: M. Adil)

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