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Capillarity height is denoted by the symbol h. Check FAQs
hcapillarity=2σcos(θ)γt
hcapillarity - Capillarity Height?σ - Surface Tension?θ - Theta?γ - Specific Weight?t - Uniform Gap between Vertical Plates?

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80404.0201Edit=272.75Editcos(8Edit)112Edit16Edit
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Capillarity through Parallel Plates Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
hcapillarity=2σcos(θ)γt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
hcapillarity=272.75N/mcos(8°)112N/m³16mm
Next Step Convert Units
hcapillarity=272.75N/mcos(0.1396rad)112N/m³0.016m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
hcapillarity=272.75cos(0.1396)1120.016
Next Step Evaluate
hcapillarity=80.4040200903454m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
hcapillarity=80404.0200903454mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
hcapillarity=80404.0201mm

Capillarity through Parallel Plates Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Capillarity Height
Capillarity height is denoted by the symbol h.
Symbol: hcapillarity
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Surface Tension
Surface Tension is a word that is linked to the liquid surface. It is a physical property of liquids, in which the molecules are drawn onto every side.
Symbol: σ
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: N/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theta
Theta is the angle of contact between liquid and the boundary of capillary tube.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Specific Weight
Specific Weight is defined as weight per unit volume. It is the specific weight of the liquid for which the calculation is being done.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Uniform Gap between Vertical Plates
Uniform Gap between Vertical Plates is the uniform gap between the two vertical plates that are partially immersed in a fluid.
Symbol: t
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Capillarity Height

​Go Capillarity through Annular Space
hcapillarity=2σcos(θ)γ(router-rinner)
​Go Capillarity through Circular Tube Inserted in Liquid of S1 above Liquid of S2
hcapillarity=2σcos(θ)yrcircular tube(S1-S2)
​Go Height of Capillary Rise
hcapillarity=4σcos(θ)γd

Other formulas in Liquid Properties Measuring Equipments category

​Go Height of liquid in tube
hliquid=4σcos(θ)ρlgd
​Go Theoretical discharge for Venturimeter
Q=A1At(2ghventuri)(A1)2-(At)2
​Go U-Tube Manometer equation
Pa=(γmhm)-(γ1h1)
​Go Angle of Inclined Manometer
Θ=asin(1S)

How to Evaluate Capillarity through Parallel Plates?

Capillarity through Parallel Plates evaluator uses Capillarity Height = (2*Surface Tension*cos(Theta))/(Specific Weight*Uniform Gap between Vertical Plates) to evaluate the Capillarity Height, Capillarity through Parallel Plates is the height raised by the liquid in parallel plates. Capillarity Height is denoted by hcapillarity symbol.

How to evaluate Capillarity through Parallel Plates using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Capillarity through Parallel Plates, enter Surface Tension (σ), Theta (θ), Specific Weight (γ) & Uniform Gap between Vertical Plates (t) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Capillarity through Parallel Plates

What is the formula to find Capillarity through Parallel Plates?
The formula of Capillarity through Parallel Plates is expressed as Capillarity Height = (2*Surface Tension*cos(Theta))/(Specific Weight*Uniform Gap between Vertical Plates). Here is an example- 8E+7 = (2*72.75*cos(0.13962634015952))/(112*0.016).
How to calculate Capillarity through Parallel Plates?
With Surface Tension (σ), Theta (θ), Specific Weight (γ) & Uniform Gap between Vertical Plates (t) we can find Capillarity through Parallel Plates using the formula - Capillarity Height = (2*Surface Tension*cos(Theta))/(Specific Weight*Uniform Gap between Vertical Plates). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Capillarity Height?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Capillarity Height-
  • Capillarity Height=(2*Surface Tension*cos(Theta))/(Specific Weight*(Outer Radius Of Tube-Inner Radius Of Tube))OpenImg
  • Capillarity Height=(2*Surface Tension*cos(Theta))/(Specific weight of liquid*Radius Of Circular Tube*(Specific Gravity of Liquid 1-Specific Gravity of Liquid 2))OpenImg
  • Capillarity Height=(4*Surface Tension*cos(Theta))/(Specific Weight*Diameter of Tube)OpenImg
Can the Capillarity through Parallel Plates be negative?
No, the Capillarity through Parallel Plates, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Capillarity through Parallel Plates?
Capillarity through Parallel Plates is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Capillarity through Parallel Plates can be measured.
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