What Is Space? (1961)

*What Is Space?* (1961) is an **educational science film** produced by **Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation (EBEC)** that explores the **concept of space** on both a **cosmic and everyday level**. Using **helicopters and imaginary trips through the universe**, the film illustrates the **vastness of space** beyond Earth. It also includes **experiments demonstrating the presence of space in solids and liquids**, using engaging visual examples like a **hand filling a beaker with gumballs, ball bearings, and water** to show how space exists between objects. Through a mix of **scientific demonstrations and imaginative exploration**, the film provides a **foundational understanding of space** as both a physical and conceptual phenomenon.

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