MHT CET202012 Oct 2020Morning ShiftPhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsActual
Two small drops of mercury each of radius 'R' coalesce to form a large single drop. The ratio of the total surface energies before and after the change is
Options
- A2 : 1
- B2^ 1 / 3 : 1
- C2: 1
- D2^ 2 / 3 : 1
Correct answer
B. 2^ 1 / 3 : 1
Step-by-step solution
4 3 R³ 2= 4 3 R^ 3 R^ =2^ 1 / 3 R Total surface energy before =2 4 R² T (T= surface tension ) Total surface energy after =4 R^ 2 T Ratio = 2 R² R^ 2 = 2 R² 2^ 2 / 3 R² = 2 2^ 2 / 3 =2^ 1- 2 3 =2^ 1 / 3 Ratio =2^ 1 / 3 : 1