NEET Physics Surface Tension MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about surface tension is correct?
Surface tension is a measure of the energy required to increase the surface area of a liquid.
Surface tension only occurs at the interface of two different liquids.
Surface tension is independent of temperature and the nature of the liquid.
Surface tension acts equally in all directions on the surface of the liquid.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Surface tension is indeed a measure of the energy required to increase the surface area of a liquid, as indicated in the context where additional energy is stored when the surface area increases. The other statements reflect common misconceptions about surface tension.
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