Re: Capillary Rise
- From: "PD" <TheDraperFamily@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 8 Dec 2005 09:56:16 -0800
deplifer@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> · Describe the capillary rise of a wetting
> liquid in a vertical capillary tube. Define
> the wetting angle. Which forces act on
> the water column?
I'll give you two hints:
1. Compare the meniscus in a graduated cylinder containing water with
the same with one containing mercury.
2. What's the difference in the shape of a water drop on a car hood
before and after a good waxing? What's changed?
>
> · What happens if the tube is horizontal?
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