Recent content by Pete2s

Thanks but did you look at the picture in the link? Maybe I should ask in steps: why does a smaller radius pull water more than a larger radius? If you look at the pictures, you'll see the drop of water is pulled toward the smaller end. EDIT - in addition, the capillary is turned sideways...

On page 319 of this book, with regards to the conical capillaries: http://books.google.com/books?id=EoExAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA319&lpg=PA319&dq=conical+capillary&source=web&ots=7YAXey0det&sig=Xr8x61FArV8fK4r0vpR_McJlQIk#PPA319,M1 One particular point that I feel needs further clarifying is that...

Should I post this in the advanced forum? Does anyone know someone who might be able to answer?

I tried posting a similar question before, however, I've found the 1 reply is actually wrong. Hopefully with better illustrations, someone will know. The situation in the picture is a drop of water entering a capillary tube. It is located here...

Illustration Sure, here are the illustrations, with a 3rd situation added. I think you may have answered my question when you said nothing happens when the cup falls out. http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=capillaryactiondw4.png" In the first situation, the water is drawn all the...

Hi, I have questions regarding capillary action and capillary depression for practical purposes. I'm fairly educated in physics and chemistry, but have some "what would happen if..." questions. Please help, and add any information you'd think helpful! 1) Imagine you have your typical...