Mechanical Properties Of Fluids Question 3

Question 3 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 1)

Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) :Viscosity of gases is greater than that of liquids.

Statement (II) : Surface tension of a liquid decreases due to the presence of insoluble impurities.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

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Answer: (2)

Solution:

Gases have less viscosity.

Due to insoluble impurities like detergent surface tension decreases