Properties of Matter 4 Question 8

10. If the radius of the opening of the dropper is r, the vertical force due to the surface tension on the drop of radius R (assuming r«R ) is

(a) 2πrT

(b) 2πRT

(c) 2πr2TR

(d) 2πR2Tr

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 10. (c)

Solution:

  1. Vertical force due to surface tension,

Fv=Fsinθ=(T2πr)(r/R)=2πr2TR

Correct option is (c).



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