Practice Surface Tension Example - 2.10 | 2. Basics of Fluid Mechanics- 1 (Contnd.) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for calculating pressure difference in a bubble?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of surface tension in this context.

Question 2

Easy

Define surface tension.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of liquids.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary cause of surface tension in liquids?

  • Gravity
  • Cohesive forces
  • External pressure

💡 Hint: Consider how molecules interact at the surface.

Question 2

True or False: The pressure difference inside a droplet is equal to the pressure outside.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the forces at play in bubbles.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a liquid with a surface tension of 0.072 N/m and a droplet of diameter 0.4 mm, calculate the pressure inside the droplet compared to the outside.

💡 Hint: Use the formula carefully, remembering to convert diameter to radius.

Question 2

Discuss how changes in temperature to 80°C might affect surface tension in water, and calculate the potential new pressure difference for a 0.6 mm bubble.

💡 Hint: Check temperature tables for surface tension values.

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