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States of Matter: Surface tension MCQ

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Surface tensionEasyQuestion 22030

Question

Surface tension arises because surface molecules experience:

  1. A
    Net inward force
    Correct
  2. B
    Net outward force
  3. C
    No force
  4. D
    Only gravitational force

Correct answer

Net inward force

Explanation

This makes the liquid surface behave like a stretched film.

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