NEET Physics Surface Tension MCQ Question
What effect does surface tension have on the shape of free liquid drops and bubbles when the effects of gravity are negligible?
They become spherical in shape.
They flatten out completely.
They take the shape of the container.
They form irregular shapes.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Surface tension causes free liquid drops and bubbles to be spherical when gravity effects are negligible, as it minimizes the surface area for a given volume.
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