Inducia Capillaria II

Every elementary text book of physics contains a derivation of the height H at which a column of liquid rises (or falls) up (or down) a capillary tube of inner radius r. The conclusion is H=K/r where K depends on the surface tension, a formula on which this bevy of Lakatosian monsters feeds. This diagram demonstrates, on a plot of H against the inverse radius, to a series of caillary tubes standing vertically in mercuiry. Ultimately, the depression of level corresponding to this formula exceeds the length of the capillary beneath the mercury surface.

This graphic is reproduced from
Harvey A. Cohen, A Dragon Hunter's Box, Hanging Lake Books, Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia, 1974.
(C) Harvey A. Cohen, 1974, 1975, 2002 and its reproduction other than for private purposes requires written permission.


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