Video: The reason soap bubbles don't break when poked by hand

Soap bubbles are usually spherical because water molecules often exist in the smallest form of surface area, according to Seeker.

A hand soaked in soapy water can pierce through a bubble without breaking it.

Picture 1 of Video: The reason soap bubbles don't break when poked by hand

Soap bubbles are fragile when impacted from outside by external forces.

Soap bubbles are usually spherical because water molecules often exist in the smallest form of surface area, according to Seeker. Soap bubbles are very fragile when impacted from outside by external forces like using piercing hands. However, it has characteristics that are easily linked. Therefore, if you immerse your hands in soapy water before poking, soap bubbles will not break. Conversely, just a light touch with a dry hand is enough to blow up soap bubbles.

Update 15 December 2018
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