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Grade 11General Physics

Explain What is the value of surface tension at critical temperature ?

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14 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of jyoti dogra
14 Years ago

Ans : the answer is Zero

 

but how ???????

 

please help !!

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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer14 Years ago

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Since surface tension is the surface of the stretched film per unit increase in area provided that the temp. remains constant.

Mathematically, at critical temp. surface tension is equal to the perpendicular force acting on the free surface of liquid film.

Its S.I. unit is N/m & its formula is :- T=F/L 

The values of surface tension of differnt liquids at critical temp. at N/m are:-

1.) Mercury - 0.465 

2.) Water   - 0.075

3.) Soap Solution - 0.03

4.) Glycerine - 0.063

5.) Carbon Tetrachloride - 0.027

6.) Ethyl Alcohol - 0.022