Young–Laplace equation

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Young–Laplace equation by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
The Young–Laplace equation gives the pressure jump across an interface as , with the sign set by the chosen normal and curvature convention.
The Young–Laplace equation describes the pressure difference across the interface of a curved liquid surface due to surface tension. It is a fundamental equation in fluid mechanics that quantifies how curvature affects the pressure inside and outside a liquid droplet or bubble.

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