NEET
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- States of Matter
NEET · Chemistry · States of Matter
How is surface tension defined in terms of force and length?
How is surface tension defined in terms of force and length?
Options
- AForce acting per unit volume
- BForce acting in the direction of gravity
- CForce acting per unit length perpendicular to the surface
- DForce acting in the direction of expansion
Correct answer
C. Force acting per unit length perpendicular to the surface
Step-by-step solution
Surface tension is defined as the force acting per unit length perpendicular to the surface of the liquid.