MHT CET202617 April 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsActual
A soap bubble of radius 1 cm is expanded to radius 3 cm. Surface tension of soap solution is 25 dyne/cm. The work done during expansion in erg is
Options
- A800
- B1200
- C1600
- D2400
Correct answer
C. 1600
Step-by-step solution
Work done in expanding a soap bubble is given by W = T A Since a soap bubble has two free surfaces, the change in surface area is A = 2 4 (R₂^2 - R₁^2) Given R₁ = 1 cm and R₂ = 3 cm A = 8 ( ( 3 )^2 - ( 1 )^2 ) A = 8 ( 9 - 1 ) = 8 8 = 64 cm ^2 Given surface tension T = 25 dyne/cm W = 25 64 = 1600 erg Answer: 1600