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S.I unit for the surface tension is:

  • A. kg/m³
  • B. kg/m²
  • D. kg/m
  • E. N/m

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The S.I. unit for surface tension is Newton per meter, which is represented as N/m. Surface tension is a measure of the cohesive forces at the surface of a liquid, and it describes how much force is needed to stretch or break the surface of that liquid.

Understanding Surface Tension

Surface tension plays a crucial role in various phenomena, such as:

  • Water droplets forming on surfaces
  • Insects walking on water
  • Capillary action in plants

Why N/m?

The unit N/m indicates that surface tension is a force (in Newtons) acting along a length (in meters). This relationship helps quantify how strong the surface of a liquid is under tension.