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Total Weight of Solid Surface is a measure of the force of gravity pulling down on a solid surface. Check FAQs
Wtot=Wplate+γ(P)-Udrift
Wtot - Total Weight of Solid Surface?Wplate - Weight of Plate?γ - Surface Tension of Fluid?P - Perimeter?Udrift - Upward Drift?

Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method Example

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0.0202Edit=16.9Edit+73Edit(250Edit)-15Edit
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Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Wtot=Wplate+γ(P)-Udrift
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Wtot=16.9g+73mN/m(250mm)-15mN/m
Next Step Convert Units
Wtot=0.0169kg+0.073N/m(0.25m)-0.015N/m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Wtot=0.0169+0.073(0.25)-0.015
Next Step Evaluate
Wtot=0.02015N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Wtot=0.0202N

Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method Formula Elements

Variables
Total Weight of Solid Surface
Total Weight of Solid Surface is a measure of the force of gravity pulling down on a solid surface.
Symbol: Wtot
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Surface Tension of Fluid
Surface Tension of Fluid is the energy or work required to increase the surface area of a fluid due to intermolecular forces.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: mN/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Perimeter
The perimeter of a figure is the total distance around the edge of the figure.
Symbol: P
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Upward Drift
Upward Drift is the movement of force in an upward direction.
Symbol: Udrift
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: mN/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Total Weight of Solid Surface

​Go Total Weight of Ring using Ring-Detachment Method
Wtot=Wring+(4πrringγ)

Other formulas in Wilhelmy Plate Method category

​Go Parachor given Surface Tension
Ps=(Mmolarρliq-ρv)(γ)14
​Go Surface Pressure
Π=γo-γ
​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

How to Evaluate Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?

Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method evaluator uses Total Weight of Solid Surface = Weight of Plate+Surface Tension of Fluid*(Perimeter)-Upward Drift to evaluate the Total Weight of Solid Surface, The Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method is the force acting on a plate needed to detach the weight of the plate from the liquid surface. Total Weight of Solid Surface is denoted by Wtot symbol.

How to evaluate Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method, enter Weight of Plate (Wplate), Surface Tension of Fluid (γ), Perimeter (P) & Upward Drift (Udrift) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method

What is the formula to find Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?
The formula of Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method is expressed as Total Weight of Solid Surface = Weight of Plate+Surface Tension of Fluid*(Perimeter)-Upward Drift. Here is an example- 0.02015 = 0.0169+0.073*(0.25)-0.015.
How to calculate Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?
With Weight of Plate (Wplate), Surface Tension of Fluid (γ), Perimeter (P) & Upward Drift (Udrift) we can find Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method using the formula - Total Weight of Solid Surface = Weight of Plate+Surface Tension of Fluid*(Perimeter)-Upward Drift.
What are the other ways to Calculate Total Weight of Solid Surface?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Total Weight of Solid Surface-
  • Total Weight of Solid Surface=Weight of Ring+(4*pi*Radius of Ring*Surface Tension of Fluid)OpenImg
Can the Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method be negative?
Yes, the Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method?
Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Total Weight of Plate using Wilhelmy-Plate Method can be measured.
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