what is the scientific reason behind this question?
2006-09-11 22:36:42 · 8 answers · asked by RaNdOmPeRsOn 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
There are thousands of tiny elephants around each 'thirst pocket' in the towel.
It is capillary action
http://resources.emb.gov.hk/~s1sci/R_S1Science/sp/en/syllabus/unit5/article-ce.htm
2006-09-11 22:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most materials are either hydrophilic or hydrophobic; they either "love" or "hate" water. Paper towel fibers love water and because they are packed much looser than say writing paper have generous space to absorb water. Wax "hates" water and water will bead on a waxed surface. If the paper towel fibers included wax they would repel rather than attract water.
2006-09-12 07:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because of the pores , the pores allow the water to take place of the Air and absorbe the liquid
2006-09-12 07:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by atultuff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The scientific reason is called 'CAPILLARITY'. The liquid gets filled in the tiny empty spaces in the tissue.
2006-09-12 10:47:30 · answer #4 · answered by Lady_Marmalade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is made up of processed bark with lots of empty space in between each so-called layer. thru osmosis, water would seep into the unfilled area.
2006-09-12 05:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the small pores.
2006-09-12 05:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the molecules are all squished together,
and then water gets in between the molecules etc.
i hope that helps.. im not einstein..sowii
2006-09-12 05:42:20 · answer #7 · answered by terri t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.tappi.org/paperu/fun_science/testStrength.htm
2006-09-12 05:42:17 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋