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Hamaker coefficient A can be defined for a Van der Waals body–body interaction. Check FAQs
A=-FVWaals(R1+R2)6(r2)R1R2
A - Hamaker Coefficient?FVWaals - Van der Waals force?R1 - Radius of Spherical Body 1?R2 - Radius of Spherical Body 2?r - Distance Between Surfaces?

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-9.9E-7Edit=-110Edit(12Edit+15Edit)6(10Edit2)12Edit15Edit
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Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
A=-FVWaals(R1+R2)6(r2)R1R2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
A=-110N(12A+15A)6(10A2)12A15A
Next Step Convert Units
A=-110N(1.2E-9m+1.5E-9m)6(1E-9m2)1.2E-9m1.5E-9m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
A=-110(1.2E-9+1.5E-9)6(1E-92)1.2E-91.5E-9
Next Step Evaluate
A=-9.9E-07J
LAST Step Rounding Answer
A=-9.9E-7J

Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects Formula Elements

Variables
Hamaker Coefficient
Hamaker coefficient A can be defined for a Van der Waals body–body interaction.
Symbol: A
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Van der Waals force
Van der Waals force is a general term used to define the attraction of intermolecular forces between molecules.
Symbol: FVWaals
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Spherical Body 1
Radius of Spherical Body 1 represented as R1.
Symbol: R1
Measurement: LengthUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Spherical Body 2
Radius of Spherical Body 2 represented as R1.
Symbol: R2
Measurement: LengthUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance Between Surfaces
Distance between surfaces is the length of the line segment between the 2 surfaces.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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A=-PE(R1+R2)6rR1R2
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A=-UVWaals6(2R1R2(z2)-((R1+R2)2))+(2R1R2(z2)-((R1-R2)2))+ln((z2)-((R1+R2)2)(z2)-((R1-R2)2))

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How to Evaluate Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects?

Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects evaluator uses Hamaker Coefficient = (-Van der Waals force*(Radius of Spherical Body 1+Radius of Spherical Body 2)*6*(Distance Between Surfaces^2))/(Radius of Spherical Body 1*Radius of Spherical Body 2) to evaluate the Hamaker Coefficient, The Hamaker coefficient using Van der Waals forces between objects A can be defined for a Van der Waals body–body interaction. Hamaker Coefficient is denoted by A symbol.

How to evaluate Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects, enter Van der Waals force (FVWaals), Radius of Spherical Body 1 (R1), Radius of Spherical Body 2 (R2) & Distance Between Surfaces (r) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects

What is the formula to find Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects?
The formula of Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects is expressed as Hamaker Coefficient = (-Van der Waals force*(Radius of Spherical Body 1+Radius of Spherical Body 2)*6*(Distance Between Surfaces^2))/(Radius of Spherical Body 1*Radius of Spherical Body 2). Here is an example- -9.9E-7 = (-110*(1.2E-09+1.5E-09)*6*(1E-09^2))/(1.2E-09*1.5E-09).
How to calculate Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects?
With Van der Waals force (FVWaals), Radius of Spherical Body 1 (R1), Radius of Spherical Body 2 (R2) & Distance Between Surfaces (r) we can find Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects using the formula - Hamaker Coefficient = (-Van der Waals force*(Radius of Spherical Body 1+Radius of Spherical Body 2)*6*(Distance Between Surfaces^2))/(Radius of Spherical Body 1*Radius of Spherical Body 2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Hamaker Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Hamaker Coefficient-
  • Hamaker Coefficient=(-Potential Energy*(Radius of Spherical Body 1+Radius of Spherical Body 2)*6*Distance Between Surfaces)/(Radius of Spherical Body 1*Radius of Spherical Body 2)OpenImg
  • Hamaker Coefficient=(-Van der Waals interaction energy*6)/(((2*Radius of Spherical Body 1*Radius of Spherical Body 2)/((Center-to-center Distance^2)-((Radius of Spherical Body 1+Radius of Spherical Body 2)^2)))+((2*Radius of Spherical Body 1*Radius of Spherical Body 2)/((Center-to-center Distance^2)-((Radius of Spherical Body 1-Radius of Spherical Body 2)^2)))+ln(((Center-to-center Distance^2)-((Radius of Spherical Body 1+Radius of Spherical Body 2)^2))/((Center-to-center Distance^2)-((Radius of Spherical Body 1-Radius of Spherical Body 2)^2))))OpenImg
Can the Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects be negative?
Yes, the Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects?
Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Hamaker Coefficient using Van der Waals Forces between Objects can be measured.
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