A spherical soap bubble has an inside radius R, a film thickness t, and a surface tension

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A spherical soap bubble has an inside radius R, a film thickness t, and a surface tension σ. Derive a formula for the pressure within the bubble relative to the outside atmospheric pressure. What is the pressure difference for a bubble with a 4 mm radius? Assume σ is the same as for pure water.

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Engineering Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 9781118880685

11th Edition

Authors: Donald F. Elger, Barbara A. LeBret, Clayton T. Crowe, John A. Robertson

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