Q. Surface tension is caused by a force of ??.at the free surface.
Solution:
- Surface tension is caused by a force of cohesion at the free surface.
- The cohesive forces between molecules in a liquid are shared with all neighboring molecules.
- Those on the surface have no neighboring molecules above and, thus, exhibit stronger attractive forces upon their nearest neighbors on and below the surface.
Related Questions
Q. Which branch is considered the mother of engineering?
View SolutionQ. Name a few subdivisions/subbranches in civil engineering.
View SolutionQ. Who is known as the father of civil engineering in India?
View Solution
Get Question Bank
Strengthen Your Practice with our comprehensive question bank.
