The marine water strider, Halobates, has a mass of 0.33 g. (Figure 1) Figure < 1 of 1 > Part A If it has six slender legs, determine the minimum contact length of all of legs combined to support itself in water having a temperature of T= 20°C. Take a = 72.7 mN/m, and assume the legs are thin cylinders that are water repellent. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. ▸ View Available Hint(s) EL= Submit μÅ Value < Return to Assignment A Units Provide Feedback ?
The marine water strider, Halobates, has a mass of 0.33 g. (Figure 1) Figure < 1 of 1 > Part A If it has six slender legs, determine the minimum contact length of all of legs combined to support itself in water having a temperature of T= 20°C. Take a = 72.7 mN/m, and assume the legs are thin cylinders that are water repellent. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. ▸ View Available Hint(s) EL= Submit μÅ Value < Return to Assignment A Units Provide Feedback ?
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Transcribed Image Text:The marine water strider, Halobates, has a mass of
0.33 g. (Figure 1)
Figure
< 1 of 1 >
Part A
If it has six slender legs, determine the minimum contact length of all of legs combined to support itself in water having a temperature of
T = 20°C. Take a = 72.7 mN/m, and assume the legs are thin cylinders that are water repellent.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.
▸ View Available Hint(s)
EL=
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μÅ S
Value
< Return to Assignment
Units
Provide Feedback
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