Mechanical Properties Of Fluids Question 7
Question 7 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 2)
A small liquid drop of radius $R$ is divided into 27 identical liquid drops. If the surface tension is $T$, then the work done in the process will be :
(1) $8 \pi R^{2} T$
(2) $3 \pi R^{2} T$
(3) $\frac{1}{8} \pi R^{2} T$
(4) $4 \pi R^{2} T$
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Answer: (1)
Solution:
Volume constant
$\frac{4}{3} \pi R^{3}=27 \times \frac{4}{3} \times \pi r^{3}$
$R^{3}=27 r^{3}$
$R=3 r$
$r=\frac{R}{3}$
$r^{2}=\frac{R^{2}}{9}$
Work done $=T \cdot \Delta A$
$=27 T\left(4 \pi r^{2}\right)-T 4 \pi R^{2}$
$=27 T 4 \pi \frac{R^{2}}{9}-4 \pi R^{2} T$
$=8 \pi R^{2} T$
