Young–Laplace equation

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:appliesTo liquid interfaces
gptkbp:category surface science
thermodynamics
gptkbp:describes capillary pressure difference
gptkbp:expressedIn relationship between pressure difference and surface tension
gptkbp:form ΔP = γ (1/R1 + 1/R2)
gptkbp:formedBy 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Young–Laplace equation
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Pierre-Simon_Laplace
gptkb:Thomas_Young
gptkbp:relatedTo alveoli in lungs
droplets
meniscus
soap bubbles
gptkbp:usedIn biophysics
chemical engineering
fluid mechanics
gptkbp:variant R1 (principal radius of curvature)
R2 (principal radius of curvature)
ΔP (pressure difference)
γ (surface tension)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thomas_Young
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5