A frame made of metallic wire enclosing a surface area A is covered with a soap film. If the area of the frame of metallic wire is reduced by 50%, the energy of the soap film will be changed by
100%
75%
50%
25%
C.
50%
Surface energy = surface tension × surface area
E = T × 2A
New surface energy
% decrease in surface energy
% decrease in surface energy = 50%