Surface Tension in Convection Formulas

Surface Tension is the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules. And is denoted by Y. Surface Tension is usually measured using the Newton per Meter for Surface Tension. Note that the value of Surface Tension is always positive.

Convection formulas that make use of Surface Tension

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fxEnthalpy of evaporation to nucleate pool boilingGo

fxCritical heat flux to nucleate pool boilingGo

fxEnthalpy of evaporation given critical heat fluxGo

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FAQ

What is the Surface Tension?

Surface Tension is the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules. Surface Tension is usually measured using the Newton per Meter for Surface Tension. Note that the value of Surface Tension is always positive.

Can the Surface Tension be negative?

No, the Surface Tension, measured in Surface Tension cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Surface Tension?

Surface Tension is usually measured using the Newton per Meter[N/m] for Surface Tension. Millinewton per Meter[N/m], Gram-Force per Centimeter[N/m], Dyne per Centimeter[N/m] are the few other units in which Surface Tension can be measured.

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