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soap film experiment

The soap film experiment involves observing a thin, colorful film created when a soap solution is spread across a frame or wire loop. The film's vibrant colors result from light interference, as different wavelengths of light reflect off its inner and outer surfaces. Variations in film thickness cause shifting colors, revealing patterns influenced by surface tension and environmental factors. This experiment demonstrates principles of physics like light interference, thin film interference, and surface tension, making it a visual and engaging way to explore wave behavior and material properties at a microscopic scale.