Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method Calculator

✖Force on very Thin Plate is any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object. In other words, a force can cause an object with mass to change its velocity.ⓘ Force on very Thin Plate [F_{thin plate}]			+10% -10%
✖The Weight of Plate is defined as the force of attraction exerted on the plate by gravity.ⓘ Weight of Plate [W_plate]			+10% -10%

✖Surface Tension of Fluid is the energy or work required to increase the surface area of a fluid due to intermolecular forces.ⓘ Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method [γ]

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Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Surface Tension of Fluid = Force on very Thin Plate/(2*Weight of Plate)
γ = F_{thin plate}/(2*W_plate)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Surface Tension of Fluid - (Measured in Newton per Meter) - Surface Tension of Fluid is the energy or work required to increase the surface area of a fluid due to intermolecular forces.
Force on very Thin Plate - (Measured in Newton) - Force on very Thin Plate is any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object. In other words, a force can cause an object with mass to change its velocity.
Weight of Plate - (Measured in Kilogram) - The Weight of Plate is defined as the force of attraction exerted on the plate by gravity.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Force on very Thin Plate: 0.0025 Newton --> 0.0025 Newton No Conversion Required
Weight of Plate: 16.9 Gram --> 0.0169 Kilogram (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

γ = F_{thin plate}/(2*W_plate) --> 0.0025/(2*0.0169)

Evaluating ... ...

γ = 0.0739644970414201

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0739644970414201 Newton per Meter -->73.9644970414201 Millinewton per Meter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

73.9644970414201 ≈ 73.9645 Millinewton per Meter <-- Surface Tension of Fluid

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Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method

LaTeX Go Surface Tension of Fluid = Force on very Thin Plate/(2*Weight of Plate)

Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method Formula

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Surface Tension of Fluid = Force on very Thin Plate/(2*Weight of Plate)
γ = F_{thin plate}/(2*W_plate)

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The Wilhelmy plate method for measuring interfacial tension uses a Wilhelmy plate that is pulled upward or pushed downward through an interface. In this method, the plate is oriented perpendicular to the interface, and the force exerted on it is measured.

How to Calculate Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?

Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method calculator uses Surface Tension of Fluid = Force on very Thin Plate/(2*Weight of Plate) to calculate the Surface Tension of Fluid, The Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method measures the surface tension if the plate used is very thin (i.e., tp << Wp) and the updrift is negligible (i.e., hp is almost zero). Surface Tension of Fluid is denoted by γ symbol.

How to calculate Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method, enter Force on very Thin Plate (F_{thin plate}) & Weight of Plate (W_plate) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method calculation can be explained with given input values -> 73964.5 = 0.0025/(2*0.0169).

FAQ

What is Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?

The Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method measures the surface tension if the plate used is very thin (i.e., tp << Wp) and the updrift is negligible (i.e., hp is almost zero) and is represented as γ = F_{thin plate}/(2*W_plate) or Surface Tension of Fluid = Force on very Thin Plate/(2*Weight of Plate). Force on very Thin Plate is any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object. In other words, a force can cause an object with mass to change its velocity & The Weight of Plate is defined as the force of attraction exerted on the plate by gravity.

How to calculate Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?

The Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method measures the surface tension if the plate used is very thin (i.e., tp << Wp) and the updrift is negligible (i.e., hp is almost zero) is calculated using Surface Tension of Fluid = Force on very Thin Plate/(2*Weight of Plate). To calculate Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method, you need Force on very Thin Plate (F_{thin plate}) & Weight of Plate (W_plate). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Force on very Thin Plate & Weight of Plate and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Surface Tension of Fluid?

In this formula, Surface Tension of Fluid uses Force on very Thin Plate & Weight of Plate. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Surface Tension of Fluid = Gibbs Free Energy/Area of Surface
Surface Tension of Fluid = (1/2)*(Radius of Tubing*Density of Fluid*[g]*Height of Capillary Rise/Fall)
Surface Tension of Fluid = [EOTVOS_C]*(Critical Temperature-Temperature-6)/(Molecular Weight/Density of Liquid)^(2/3)

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