Diffusion and osmosis

United States, 1973

Film
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A study of diffusion as it takes place in living cells. Uses photomicrography, time-lapse photography, simple laboratory demonstrations, and models to explain diffusion and to clarify how a selectively permeable membrane functions. Demonstrates osmosis, the diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane, and includes practical examples of diffusion and osmosis.

Credits

producer

Charles L. Finance

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Language

English

Duration

00:14:00:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

37810

Subject categories

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Diffusion

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Osmosis

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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