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Investigating capillary force on tilted objects reveals its dependence on dipping angle. A torque correction is crucial for accurate measurements, showing force varies with 1/cosi.

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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Surface Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Capillary forces are crucial in micro/nanoscale phenomena.
  • Asymmetric liquid menisci, common around tilted objects, are under-investigated.
  • Understanding these forces is vital for applications involving immersed tilted components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally investigate capillary forces on a tilted cylinder.
  • To determine the dependence of capillary force on the dipping angle.
  • To validate theoretical predictions for asymmetric meniscus capillary forces.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a custom-built tilting Atomic Force Microscope (AFM).
  • Employed AFM cantilevers with glued micrometric rods as probes.
  • Measured cantilever deflection during probe immersion and retraction in liquids.

Main Results:

  • Identified the necessity of a torque correction for accurate deflection analysis.
  • Provided an explicit formula for torque correction based on probe geometry.
  • Observed capillary force varying as 1/cosi, aligning with theoretical models.

Conclusions:

  • The study quantifies capillary forces on tilted objects, crucial for practical scenarios.
  • A method for accurate surface tension and contact angle measurement is discussed.
  • Experimental findings support theoretical predictions for asymmetric capillary interactions.