Chapter 10: Q71P (page 260)
(III) Estimate the diameter of a steel needle that can just barely remain on top of water due to surface tension.
Short Answer
The diameter of the needle to remain at the top of the water is
Chapter 10: Q71P (page 260)
(III) Estimate the diameter of a steel needle that can just barely remain on top of water due to surface tension.
The diameter of the needle to remain at the top of the water is
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