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