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Yes, ice floating is super important in our system. Another biggie is the surface tension effect. Surface tension [1] plays a big part in the capillary action
by dev_tty01 2y ago
Yes, ice floating is super important in our system. Another biggie is the surface tension effect. Surface tension [1] plays a big part in the capillary action that allows trees to transport water and nutrients from deep in the ground up to the top of their trunk and branches. Surface tension is important throughout nature and many industrial processes as well. Water is incredible.
[1] https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/38556 https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/38556
- vishnugupta 2y ago> Water is incredible. You could say that again! The more I observe and understand properties of water the more fascinating it gets. For example, the minutest of leakages can cause a havoc in a building. That’s why I get extremely nervous when I see damp walls. Or take flowing water. What looks like a gentle stream could easily sweep away a few tons of bus. Often times vehicle drivers misjudge this to drive through a shallow rain stream and end up in a whole lot of trouble.