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The Surface Pressure of Thin Film is the difference in interfacial tension between a clean interface and an interface in the presence of an emulsifier. Check FAQs
Π=-(ΔF2(t+Wplate))
Π - Surface Pressure of Thin Film?ΔF - Change in Force?t - Thickness of Plate?Wplate - Weight of Plate?

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0.0015Edit=-(-0.015Edit2(5000Edit+16.9Edit))
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Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Π=-(ΔF2(t+Wplate))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Π=-(-0.015N2(5000mm+16.9g))
Next Step Convert Units
Π=-(-0.015N2(5m+0.0169kg))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Π=-(-0.0152(5+0.0169))
Next Step Evaluate
Π=0.00149494707887341Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Π=0.0015Pa

Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method Formula Elements

Variables
Surface Pressure of Thin Film
The Surface Pressure of Thin Film is the difference in interfacial tension between a clean interface and an interface in the presence of an emulsifier.
Symbol: Π
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Change in Force
The Change in Force is the difference between the initial and final force exerted on an object.
Symbol: ΔF
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thickness of Plate
Thickness of Plate is defined as the thickness of plate (usually the lowest dimension of the plate) under consideration.
Symbol: t
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight of Plate
The Weight of Plate is defined as the force of attraction exerted on the plate by gravity.
Symbol: Wplate
Measurement: WeightUnit: g
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Surface Pressure of Thin Film

​Go Surface Pressure
Π=γo-γ

Other formulas in Wilhelmy Plate Method category

​Go Parachor given Surface Tension
Ps=(Mmolarρliq-ρv)(γ)14
​Go Height of Magnitude of Capillary Rise
hc=γ(12)(Rρfluid[g])
​Go Surface Tension for very Thin Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method
γ=Fthin plate2Wplate
​Go Surface Tension Force given Density of Fluid
γ=(12)(Rρfluid[g]hc)

How to Evaluate Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?

Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method evaluator uses Surface Pressure of Thin Film = -(Change in Force/(2*(Thickness of Plate+Weight of Plate))) to evaluate the Surface Pressure of Thin Film, The Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method formula is determined by measuring the change in force for a stationary plate between a clean surface and the same surface with a monolayer present. Surface Pressure of Thin Film is denoted by Π symbol.

How to evaluate Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method, enter Change in Force (ΔF), Thickness of Plate (t) & Weight of Plate (Wplate) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method

What is the formula to find Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?
The formula of Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method is expressed as Surface Pressure of Thin Film = -(Change in Force/(2*(Thickness of Plate+Weight of Plate))). Here is an example- 0.001495 = -((-0.015)/(2*(5+0.0169))).
How to calculate Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?
With Change in Force (ΔF), Thickness of Plate (t) & Weight of Plate (Wplate) we can find Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method using the formula - Surface Pressure of Thin Film = -(Change in Force/(2*(Thickness of Plate+Weight of Plate))).
What are the other ways to Calculate Surface Pressure of Thin Film?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Surface Pressure of Thin Film-
  • Surface Pressure of Thin Film=Surface Tension of Clean Water Surface-Surface Tension of FluidOpenImg
Can the Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method be negative?
No, the Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?
Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Surface Pressure using Wilhelmy-Plate Method can be measured.
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