How does the surface tension of water affect the splash formed?

Subject: How does the surface tension of water affect the splash formed?

Date: Thu Mar 18 16:27:45 2004
Posted by Cindy
Grade level: 10-12 School: Benenden School
City: Cranbrook State/Province: Kent Country: UK
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1079648865.Ph

Message:


When a water droplet hits a solid surface, the kinetic energy forced it into a 
pancake shaped disc on the surface. The size of the splash depends on the 
velocity of droplet and the roughness of the surface. But i suspect that the 
surface tension also affects the formation of the water splash. can you please 
tell me something about this?

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