Surface Tension Force
F = γ·L
What it says
The force pulling along a contact line at a liquid surface, equal to the surface tension coefficient times the length of the line.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
F | Surface tension force (N) | M L T^-2 |
γ | Surface tension coefficient (N/m) | M T^-2 |
L | Contact line length (m) | L |
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