The force of surface tension acting on the slider balances the force due to the weight. $\begin{array}{ll}
\Rightarrow & \mathrm{F}=2 \mathrm{T} \ell=\mathrm{w} \
\Rightarrow & 2 \mathrm{T}(0.3)=1.5 \times 10^{-2} \
\Rightarrow & \mathrm{T}=2.5 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}
\end{array}$ 
