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Mechanical Properties Of Fluids

Question
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A square wire frame of size L is dipped in a liquid. On taking out a membrane is formed. If the surface tension of liquid is T, then force acting on a frame will be

  • 2T L

  • 4T L

  • 8T L

  • 16T L

Solution

C.

8T L

Since, the wire frame is dipped in liquid, therefore its membrane has two free surfaces. 

Total length of square wire frame in contact of membrane

                       = 2 x perimeter of square

                        = 2 × 4L

                          = 8L

Hence, force acting on a frame
                    F = T l

                      = T x SL

                      F = 8TL