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A certain number of spherical drops of a liquid of radius r coalesce to form a single drop of radius R and volume V. If T is the surface tension of the liquid, then
- energy = 4VT ( 1r - 1R ) is released.
- energy = 3VT ( 1r + 1R ) is absorbed.
- energy = 3VT ( 1r - 1R ) is released.
- energy is neither released nor absorbed.
Answer
(3) energy = 3VT ( 1r - 1R ) is released.
Solution
Number of drops: n = V 43 r3
Initial surface area = n 4 r2 = 3Vr; final area = 4 R2 = 3VR
Decrease in area = 3V ( 1r - 1R ) (positive, since r < R)
Energy released = 3VT ( 1r - 1R )
Answer: (3)
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