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Question 1.14: A small drop of water at 80°F is in contact with the air and...

A small drop of water at 80°F is in contact with the air and has diameter 0.0200 in. If the pressure within the droplet is 0.082 psi greater than the atmosphere, what is the value of the surface tension?

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