Fluid has a density of 1040 kg/m³. If it rises to a height of 1.60 cm in a 1.50-mm diameter capillary tube, what is the surface tension of the liquid? Assume a contact angle of zero. 0.245 N/m 0.122 N/m 6.12 N/m 0.0612 N/m 12.2 N/m
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Step 1: Calculate the surface tension using the formula: \[ \text{Tension} = \rho \cdot g \cdot h \cdot r / 2 \] Show more…
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