Shape of an elastic loop strongly bent by surface tension: Experiments and comparison with theory
Abstract
When a very flexible wire is dipped into a soapy solution, it collapses onto itself. We consider the regions of high curvature where the wire folds back onto itself, enclosing a capillary film. The shapes of these end loops are measured in experiments using soap films and compared to a known similarity solution. The sizes of these structures provide a simple and reliable way to measure surface tension.
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Mechanics [physics.med-ph]| Origin | Publisher files allowed on an open archive |
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