Module 3: "Thin Film Hydrodynamics"
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Height is defined by

(4.22)

 

 

Where is the maximum size of the drop that will be filled up.

The out of plane radius in plane radius, hence

=> So, the net squeezing force due to pressure difference leads to force of attraction.

if contact angle is not zero then,

(4.23)