2.2.3 - Learning Fluid Mechanics
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Practice Questions
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Define surface tension.
💡 Hint: Think about how small objects can float on the surface of water.
What is capillarity?
💡 Hint: Consider how a paper towel absorbs water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary factor causing liquid to rise in a capillary tube?
💡 Hint: Consider forces acting on the liquid in a tube.
True or False: The diameter of a tube affects the height to which a liquid can rise due to capillarity.
💡 Hint: Think about your experiences with straws.
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Challenge Problems
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A thin glass column is used to measure the height of water (surface tension = 0.0728 N/m). The diameter is 2mm. Calculate the height to which water will rise in the column.
💡 Hint: Convert diameter to radius and ensure unit consistency.
In a situation where two different liquids are involved, how would you approach calculating the equilibrium height in a shared capillary tube?
💡 Hint: Start by establishing the individual contributions of both fluids before combining them.
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