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Grade 12th passMechanics

What is the relation between surface tension and temperature? Is it directly or inversly proportional to temperature?

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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8 Years ago
In general, surface tension decreases when temperature increases because cohesive forces decrease with an increase of molecular thermal activity. The influence of the surrounding environment is due to the adhesive action liquid molecules have at the interface.