what is a free surface? why do liquids have a free surface while gases and solids dont?

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what is a free surface? why do liquids have a free surface while gases and solids dont?

2007-10-12 19:44:49 · 2 answers · asked by smart 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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liquids do not have a free surface. haven't you heard of the surface tension of water and other such liquids. It just isn't as strong as solids, but much stronger than gas. You need to read your science books again.

2007-10-12 19:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

because the surface of a liquid will always be level no matter what angle the container is at

2007-10-13 02:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋