Surface tension is an important concept in fluid mechanics. However, a convincing demonstration of the existence of surface tension is absent in textbooks. To fill such a gap, this paper presents a clear, convenient and easily understandable method to introduce surface tension to engineering students. This method also fits the students' knowledge background well.
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