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Surface tension and surface energy
Question

A thin metal disc of radius r floats on water surface and bends the surface downwards along the perimeter making an angle θ with vertical edge of the disc. If the disc displaces a weight of water W and surface tension of water is T, then the weight of metal disc is 

Moderate
Solution

Weight of metal disc = total upward force 
       = upthrust force + force due to surface tension 
       = weight of displaced water +Tcosθ(2πr)
       = W+2πrTcosθ

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