Van Der Waals Force: A Simple Explanation

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the Van Der Waals force, with participants seeking simpler explanations of the concept. The scope includes conceptual understanding and clarification of related phenomena, such as the behavior of water droplets on surfaces.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests a simpler explanation of Van Der Waals forces than what they have encountered in books.
  • Another participant questions the level of understanding of the original requester, suggesting that the complexity of the explanation may depend on their background.
  • A participant relates the behavior of water droplets on ceilings to Van Der Waals forces, proposing that these forces contribute to the droplets not falling immediately.
  • Another participant introduces the concept of surface tension as a relevant factor in the behavior of water droplets, suggesting that it may be more pertinent than Van Der Waals forces in this context.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the explanation of Van Der Waals forces or their relevance to the behavior of water droplets, with differing views on the importance of surface tension versus Van Der Waals forces.

Contextual Notes

There is uncertainty regarding the appropriate level of explanation needed for the original requester, as well as the relationship between Van Der Waals forces and surface tension in the context of water droplets.

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Could You Explain It To Me In A More Simpler Way That I Can Grasp Thanks
 
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More Simpler Than What?
 
Than What I've Read From The Books Plsss
 
What books have you read about it from? And what level of explanation will you be able to grasp (ie, are you a 3-year-old or a 30-year-old with a PhD in Atomic Physics) ?

You are expecting a whole lot of divination out us!
 
well if i understand what I've read. are drop of water on ceiling which doesn't drop right away are bonded by van der waals?
 
Relating to your message, van de waal's forces of attraction simply refers to the forces between the molecules.

Your question of water droplets not dropping straightaway is due to the surface tension theory. For more info on it, jus go google.com and type in surface tension theory and u'll get like 20 sites. :biggrin:
 

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