Physics-Surface Tension

NEET Physics Surface Tension Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): A drop of liquid under no external forces is always spherical in shape. | Reason (R): Surface tension acts to minimize the surface area of a liquid drop, leading to a spherical shape.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The statement that a liquid drop under no external forces is spherical is true because surface tension acts to minimize surface area, which is achieved with a spherical shape.

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