In this web page you will find information related to surface tension, contact angles, tensioactive materials and capillary rise.

Using this resource, the student shall:

Explain the causes of the surface tension phenomenon
Explain the connection between surface tension and capillarity
Recognize the effects of surface tension and capillarity in agricultural systems

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Tension Superficial

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