kapillárisgravitációs
Kapillárisgravitációs, often referred to as capillary gravity, describes the combined effect of surface tension forces and gravitational forces on a fluid. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in situations involving thin films, porous media, and interfaces between liquids and solids. Surface tension, a property of liquids that arises from the cohesive forces between molecules, creates a tendency for the liquid surface to minimize its area. Gravity, on the other hand, acts to pull the fluid downwards due to its mass.
The interplay between these two forces dictates how fluids behave in confined spaces. In capillaries, for instance,
Conversely, in situations where the gravitational forces are dominant, such as in larger bodies of liquid, surface