A sliding wire device used for measuring surface tension is shown in the figure below. The device exerts a force to reduce the film's surface area. The force needed to hold the wire in place is F = yL = y(20), since there are two liquid surfaces attached to the wire. This force remains nearly constant as the film is stretched, until the film approaches its breaking point. Calculate the force (in N) on the slide wire the figure below if it is 3.45 cm long and the fluid is water at 0°C. Film surfaces XN Side view Wire F = y(2) e
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![**Experimental Setup for Measuring Surface Tension**
A sliding wire device used for measuring surface tension is depicted in the figure. The apparatus exerts a force to minimize the film's surface area. The force required to maintain the wire in position is given by the formula \( F = \gamma L = \gamma (2\ell) \), where \( \gamma \) represents the surface tension, and \( \ell \) is the length of the sliding wire. This formula accounts for two liquid surfaces attached to the wire. This force remains almost constant as the film is stretched until it nears its breaking point.
**Diagram Description:**
- The diagram illustrates a liquid film contained within a rectangular frame, with a movable wire forming one of the sides.
- The force \( F = \gamma (2\ell) \) is shown acting horizontally on the wire, with arrows indicating the direction of force applied.
- The side view highlights the two film surfaces connected to the wire.
**Problem Statement:**
Calculate the force (in N) on the sliding wire, given that \( \ell = 3.45 \) cm and the fluid is water at \( 0^\circ \text{C} \).
(Note: To solve this, you need the value of surface tension \( \gamma \) for water at \( 0^\circ \text{C} \).)](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fe7370c0b-05cc-48e6-9b0a-29a272be895a%2F7f091267-be06-4e20-b1aa-b7cba1f16421%2Fa3t5g8m_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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