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Surface Tension — JEE physics STD 12 Science — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceJEE physicsSurface Tension1 Mark
MCQ
Small liquid drops assume spherical shape because
  • A
    Atmospheric pressure exerts a force on a liquid drop
  • B
    Volume of a spherical drop is minimum
  • C
    Gravitational force acts upon the drop
  • ✓
    Liquid tends to have the minimum surface area due to surface tension
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Answer

Correct option: D.
Liquid tends to have the minimum surface area due to surface tension
(d) Sphere has the minimum surface area for the given volume of the liquid.

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