NEET Physics Surface Tension MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about surface tension is correct?
Molecules at the surface of a liquid have higher potential energy than those in the interior.
Surface tension is solely dependent on the temperature of the liquid.
Surface tension causes liquids to minimize their surface area.
Surface tension has no effect on the shape of liquid droplets.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Molecules at the surface of a liquid experience different forces compared to those in the bulk, resulting in higher potential energy, as stated in the context about the balance of forces acting on surface molecules.
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