The base of an insect's leg is approximately spherical in shape ,with a radius of about 2x10-5 m. The 0.003 g mass of the insect is supported equaly by the six legs .calculate the angle 0 for an insect on the surface of water .Assume the water temperature is 20°C ?

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o The base of an insect's leg is approximately spherical in
shape ,with a radius of about 2x10-5 m. The 0.003 g mass
of the insect is supported equally by the six legs .calculate
the angle 0 for an insect on the surface of water .Assume
the water temperature is 20°C ?
Transcribed Image Text:O Example : o The base of an insect's leg is approximately spherical in shape ,with a radius of about 2x10-5 m. The 0.003 g mass of the insect is supported equally by the six legs .calculate the angle 0 for an insect on the surface of water .Assume the water temperature is 20°C ?
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