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A solid cylindrical needle of diameter d , length L , and density
ρ n may fl oat in liquid of surface tension Y . Neglect
buoyancy and assume a contact angle of 0 ° . Derive a formula
for the maximum diameter d max able to fl oat in the
liquid. Calculate d max for a steel needle (SG = 7.84) in
water at 20 ° C.
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