Answer to Question #266639 in Physics for Asif

Question

Write down five real life applications of surface tension.

Answer 1

Surface tension has no application. However, this does not mean that he does not take part in various everyday phenomena that would not have happened if he did not exist.

1. Mosquitoes and other insects are able to walk on water

2. Wetting and non-wetting of liquids

3. Capillary phenomena

4. Froth flotation

5. Formation of drops

6. Tears of wine