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Liquids curve around the edge of containers because water molecules are what we as Chemists call "Free-form" molecules. Meaning they take the shape of the object in which it's contained.
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A burning liquid that is dripping spraying or flowing over the edge of a container is known as?
A 3 dimensional fire.
A steel cargo container is shaped like a cube measuring 5.2 ft on each edge How much steel is needed to make this container?
162.2ft2
The rise of water in a narrow test tube is called?
The rise around the edges is called the meniscus, like capillary action this is caused by the adhesion of the liquid molecules to the walls of the container. In a large bore tube like a test tube or graduated cylinder this pulls up the edge and creates a concave meniscus, in a smaller bore tube this actually pulls the liquid toward the top of the tube.
A closed curve shaped like an egg is called an ellipse or an oval?
Yes it could.An ellipse is a specific shape with a mathematical formula and certain qualities (like the distance from one focus to the edge of the ellipse to the other focus is constant).An oval is not so precisely defined but is a closed curve.
The ability of waves to bend around the edge of obstacles in their path?
diffraction
A burning liquid that is dripping spraying or flowing over the edge of a container is known as?
A 3 dimensional fire.
Will the Mulch Edge Lawn & Garden Landscaping Border curve around corners?
The Mulch Edge is particularly ideal for jobs involving curves and corners.
The edge or rim of a container?
The edge or rim of a container is called the brim. That is why you hear the phrase "filled to the brim."
What is cutting in tiger in the tunnel?
Sharp curve or edge
Where is a liquid volume reading taken in relation to a meniscus?
none
What does circumference mean?
The size of something, distance all around it.Circumference is the distance around the perimeter of a circle.
What does a snowboard sidecut do?
it is the curve on the edge of the snowboard that enables you to turn.
Can the inside of container mean brim?
No. a brim is the edge of a hat or the top endge of a container as in "full to the brim".
What is the difference between rim edge brim border and verge?
The differences are subtle and depend entirely on context. They are all technically types of edges, though. Edge is the outside limit of an object, area, or surface. Rim is the upper or outer edge. Border is the edge or boundary. Brim is the projecting edge around the bottom of a hat or the upper edge of a cup, bowl, or other container. Verge is the edge, border, or extreme limit of something.
What is the name of a straight line which touches the edge of a circle?
A tangent. And it does not need to be a circle - it can be any curve.
A steel cargo container is shaped like a cube measuring 5.2 ft on each edge How much steel is needed to make this container?
162.2ft2
A steel cargo container is shaped like a cube measuring 5.2 ft on each edge How much steel is needed to make this container?
162.2ft2
