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Everyone has two menisci (pl. of meniscus) in your knee joint. It helps to cushion the knee joint. It can occasionally get torn and because it has a very poor blood supply, it generally won't heal without surgery.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoAll liquids have some sort of intermolecular force that holds the substance together.
To understand the meniscus, we must understand the interaction of the substance in the basis of cohesion and adhesion.
Cohesion - the interactions between the particles in the substance
Adhesion - the interactions between the container and the substance.
There are two types of meniscus curves: concave up or down.
In Concave UP Meniscus curves, the adhesion is greater than the cohesion. Thus, the substance sticks to the walls more than to the substance. ie: oil and glass
In Concave DOWN Meniscus curves, the substance is more attracted to itself than to the wall and Cohesion > Adhesion. ie: Mercury and Glass.
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∙ 12y agoa meniscus form out of a graduated cylinder
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∙ 14y agoBecause water likes hugging the sides of containers
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∙ 9y agoA meniscus forms as a result of the intermolecular forces in a liquid. This is the curve which is usually seen on the top surface of a liquid.
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∙ 11y agoBecause of surface tension. The meniscus is concave when the solution has cohesion. The meniscus is convex when the solution has adhesion.
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∙ 12y agothe polarity of the molecule
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∙ 12y agodue to surface tension
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Because of Diffusion
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Why does water form a meniscus when it is put into a glass beaker?
Water in a graduated cylinder form a meniscus due to attraction between the water molecules and the glass and the water being repelled by the container. If it is repelled a convex meniscus will be formed and if attracted it will result of a concave meniscus.
What is the curve along the top of a liquids surface?
Meniscus.
State two types of meniscus shape?
Convex and concave or else they are also known as the upper meniscus and the lower meniscus
Which meniscus is to be seen in the burette containing kmno4 solution and why?
upper meniscus...
What is the zero correction and meniscus correction in hydrometer analysis?
· Zero Correction (Fz): If the zero reading in the hydrometer (in the control cylinder) is below the water meniscus, it is (+), if above it is (-), if at the meniscus it is zero.· Meniscus Correction (Fm): Difference between upper level of meniscus and water level of control cylinder.
What is the singular form of meniscus?
The word meniscus is the singular form; the plural form is menisci.
Why does meniscus of water in glass curves upwards?
Adhesion to the test tube or cohesion of the liquid molecules causes the meniscus to form.
What causes meniscus conditions?
Damage, usually in the form of a tear, to the menisci can result from degenerative changes associated with advancing age or sports-related injury.
Is the meniscus the same height for every liquid?
No. Water is one of the few liquids that have enough surface tension to form a meniscus
What is fibrocartilage pad between bones that form the knee?
meniscus
Which property of water results in a meniscus?
Adhesion due to the polarity of the water molecule.
How do you measure the volume of liqiud?
When a liquid is filled in a cylinder, the liquids usually form a bubble called meniscus. Then you measure the lowest point of the meniscus and record the measurement.
Why does water form a meniscus when it is put into a glass beaker?
Water in a graduated cylinder form a meniscus due to attraction between the water molecules and the glass and the water being repelled by the container. If it is repelled a convex meniscus will be formed and if attracted it will result of a concave meniscus.
How is a meniscus used in measuring?
As the diameter of the container decreases, the meniscus becomes more pronounced. The meniscus may be convex (curving upward) or concave (curving downward). Most of the time you will find that the meniscus is concave. The most notable exception is the meniscus that forms from mercury. When taking measurement readings it is important that the reading is done properly. The following rules must be adhered to: I. Read the meniscus at eye level. Do not read the meniscus from above or below eye level. Significant measurement errors may occur II. Read the bottom of a concave meniscus and the top of a convex meniscus.
What is a curved surface on a liquid called?
A meniscus, but whether it has a positive curve or a negative one depends on whether it wets the glass.
How can you relate volume to a meniscus?
When measuring the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder, you read it at eye-level and at the bottom of the curve of the meniscus. This is true for water and aqueous solutions. Some "non-water" liquids do not form a meniscus in a glass cylinder. Also, water does not form a meniscus in a plastic cylinder.
What is the meniscus of honey?
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