A certain number of spherical drops of a liquid of radius \({r}\) coalesce to form a single drop of radius \({R}\) and volume \({V}.\) If \({T}\) is the surface tension of the liquid, then:

1. the energy \(= 4{VT}\left( \frac{1}{{r}} - \frac{1}{{R}}\right)\) is released.
2. the energy \(={ 3{VT}\left( \frac{1}{{r}} + \frac{1}{{R}}\right)}\) is released.
3. the energy \(={ 3{VT}\left( \frac{1}{{r}} - \frac{1}{{R}}\right)}\) is released.
4. the energy is neither released nor absorbed.

Subtopic:  Surface Tension |
 75%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2014
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The wettability of a surface by a liquid depends primarily on:
1. surface tension.
2. density.
3. angle of contact between the surface and the liquid.
4. viscosity.
Subtopic:  Surface Tension |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2013
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