Surface tension mathematical formula.

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consider a U shaped wire piece. a movable wire is fixed on it and their is liquid bubble in between them. If we move wire through distance l what force we need to apply
surface tension basic formula is F=Sl. so it should Sl but it is 2Sl i cn't understand can you please help.
 
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There are 2 surfaces
 
technician said:
There are 2 surfaces
where are two surfaces. there is only one surface of liquid.
 
Your wording sounds to me that there is a film of liquid so there is an upper surface and a lower surface.
 
technician said:
Your wording sounds to me that there is a film of liquid so there is an upper surface and a lower surface.
Oh!
this was so simple
very very thanks technician.
 
It is a pleasure...let's hope that all your problems are as easily sorted out as this one !