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And what if the container is circular? Would you multiply it by its circumference?

So by reading you mean the length from the top of the spring to the microscopic slide?

Homework Statement I need to calculate the surface tension of jelly (gelatine dessert) or jell-o, as it is known in the states. My textbook defines surface tension as Y=F/L. Is this the equation I would use to calculate surface tension? If so, how?