A rectangular film of liquid is extended from (4 cm 2 cm) to (5 cm 4 cm). If the work done is 3 10-4 J, the value of the surface tension of the liquid is
- 0.250 N m-1
- 0.125 N m-1
- 0.2 N m-1
- 8.0 N m-1
Answer
(2) 0.125 N m-1
Solution
Increase in area of one face = 5 4 - 4 2 = 12 cm2
A film has two surfaces A = 2 12 = 24 cm2 = 24 10-4 m2
W = S A
S = 3 10-424 10-4
S = 0.125 N m-1
Answer: (2)