Episode 95
Why does white clothing become see-through when wet?
We find out about the physics behind wet T-shirt competitions! Why is it that pale clothing becomes transparent with the addition of water?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
March 1, 20103m 42s
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Show Notes
We find out about the physics behind wet T-shirt competitions! Why is it that pale clothing becomes transparent with the addition of water? Plus, in a totally unrelated question, we ask how money is made... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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