AP EAMCET202418 May 2024Morning ShiftPhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsActual
216 small identical liquid drops each of surface area A coalesce to form a bigger drop. If the surface tension of the liquid is T, the energy released in the process is
Options
- A360 AT
- B180 AT
- C90 AT
- D120 AT
Correct answer
B. 180 AT
Step-by-step solution
aligned & V _ i = V _ f 216 4 3 r ^3= 4 3 R ^3 & R = r aligned aligned & Energy released, E =216 AT -4 R ^2 ~T & =216 AT -4 (6 r )^2 ~T aligned aligned & =216 AT -36 AT & =180 AT aligned