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Physics-Surface Tension

NEET Physics Surface Tension MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Which of the following statements about surface tension is correct?

A

Surface tension causes liquid drops to be spherical when gravity is negligible.

B

Surface tension increases when a wetting agent is added to a liquid.

C

The angle of contact between a liquid and solid is always acute.

D

Surface molecules have lower energy than molecules in the bulk of the liquid.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Statement A is correct as it reflects the behavior of liquid drops due to surface tension. Statement B is incorrect because wetting agents decrease surface tension. Statement C is misleading since the angle of contact can vary based on interactions. Statement D is incorrect; surface molecules have extra energy compared to those in the bulk.

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