How does surface tension affect heat pipe performance?

What will be an ideal response?


Surface tension is not so crucial for heat pipes intended to operate vertically.
Horizontal installations benefit by surface tension with an internal wick, but for
vertical installations and operations, surface tensions play a crucial role in
returning a condensate to the heat source.

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A) H+1 B) Br- C) O2 D) Mg+2 E) NO3-

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a.
region 1
b.
region 2
c.
region 3
d.
all of the regions
e.
none of the regions

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