Soap film pull on a wire
Soap film pull on a wire is the force created by the surface tension of a soap film stretched across a wire frame.
How big is it?
0.006 N · force
Force · approximate
Typical recorded range: 0.002 N to 0.02 N.
A little perspective
Soap film pull on a wire vs Binary-star planet tidal acceleration: weight comparison
The tidal acceleration across a binary-star planet orbit is about 1.67 times the pull of a soap film on a wire.
FORCE
Soap film pull on a wire is the force created by the surface tension of a soap film stretched across a wire frame.
Binary-star planet tidal acceleration is the difference in gravitational pull experienced across a planet due to the influence of two stars.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Soap film pull on a wire
Force: 0.006 N; approximate; range 0.002 N–0.02 N.
A curated soap film pull on a wire comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked force is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Binary-star planet tidal acceleration
Equivalent differential force on a 1 kg body: 0.01 N; defined calculation; range 1 × 10⁻⁵ N–1 N.
A defined 0.01 m/s² differential-acceleration comparison across an Earth-sized planet, expressed as equivalent force on a 1 kg body. It is a model value, not a named exoplanet measurement.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked equivalent differential force on a 1 kg body is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 0.006 N
We compare the pull of a soap film on a wire. This is an estimate; check the notes for its rounding and uncertainty. The recorded range is 0.002 N to 0.02 N.
A curated soap film pull on a wire comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.006 N | 0.002 N to 0.02 N | approximate |
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