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Mechanical Properties Of Fluids

Question
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When large number of small droplets coalesces to from a single drop, it warms up. Explain why.

Solution
The surface area of the free surface decreases, when large number of small droplets coalesces to from a single drop. This results in decrease in the potential energy in the surface film which is converted into heat and increases the temperature of the drop.