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Surface Tension

ICSE · Class 11 · Physics

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Card 1Definition of surface tension

State the definition of surface tension.

Answer

Surface tension is defined as force per unit length acting at right angles on either side of an imaginary line in the liquid surface. Formula: T = F/l Here, T = surface tension, F = force, l = length

Card 2Numerical on definition of surface tension

A force of 0.24 N acts along an imaginary line of length 0.12 m on a liquid surface. Find the surface tension.

Answer

Given: F = 0.24 N l = 0.12 m Formula: T = F/l Solution: T = 0.24 N / 0.12 m T = 2.0 N/m Answer: 2.0 N/m Check: Unit = N/m, which is correct.

Card 3Reason for minimum surface area

Why does a liquid surface tend to acquire minimum area?

Answer

A surface molecule experiences an unbalanced inward pull because molecules inside the liquid attract it from all sides, while molecules outside the surface are absent. As a result, the surface tends t

Card 4Work and surface energy

State the relation between surface tension and work done in increasing surface area.

Answer

Relation: W = T × ΔA and T = W/ΔA Here, W = work done, ΔA = increase in surface area. Meaning: Surface tension is equal to the work required to increase the surface area of a liquid film by unity at c

Card 5Numerical on work done in stretching surface

A soap film gains an extra area of 0.50 m². If the surface tension is 0.040 N/m, find the work done.

Answer

Given: ΔA = 0.50 m² T = 0.040 N/m Formula: W = T × ΔA Solution: W = 0.040 N/m × 0.50 m² W = 0.020 N·m W = 0.020 J Answer: 0.020 J

Card 6Units and dimensions

State the SI unit and dimensional formula of surface tension.

Answer

SI unit: N/m Dimensional formula: [MT^-2] Surface tension can also be expressed in J/m^2 because it is work done per unit area increase.

Card 7Shape of drops and bubbles

Why are liquid drops and bubbles spherical?

Answer

Liquid drops and bubbles are spherical because a sphere has minimum surface area for a given volume. This helps the liquid surface attain minimum energy. Small mercury drops are spherical for the same

Card 8Excess pressure inside a liquid drop

A liquid drop has radius 0.002 m and surface tension 0.030 N/m. Find the excess pressure inside the drop.

Answer

Given: R = 0.002 m T = 0.030 N/m Formula: p = 2T/R Solution: p = (2 × 0.030 N/m) / 0.002 m p = 0.060 / 0.002 N/m² p = 30 N/m² p = 30 Pa Answer: 30 Pa

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Key topics in Surface Tension include Flowchart showing conditions for capillary rise and depression, Flowchart showing how molecular imbalance at the liquid surface creates surface tension, Flowchart showing step-by-step derivation of capillary rise formula. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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