Surface Tension Quiz
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What causes the molecule B to experience a net resultant force in the downward direction?

  • Resultant force acting in the upward direction
  • Equal forces from surrounding molecules
  • Absence of forces from surrounding molecules
  • Upward and downward unbalanced forces near the free surface (correct)
  • How is the molecule A affected by the surrounding molecules of the liquid?

  • Attracted equally in all directions (correct)
  • Attracted only in the downward direction
  • Repelled in all directions
  • No interaction with surrounding molecules
  • What is the behavior of the molecules on the free surface of the liquid?

  • Experience a resultant downward force (correct)
  • Experience a resultant upward force
  • Experience no resultant force
  • Experience equal forces in all directions
  • How does the free surface of the liquid act, according to the explanation?

    <p>Acts like a very thin film under tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the phenomenon of surface tension as described in the text.

    <p>The phenomenon of surface tension is explained by the unbalanced forces acting on molecules near the free surface of a liquid, causing a net resultant force in the downward direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of molecule A in the explanation of surface tension?

    <p>Molecule A is used to illustrate that it experiences equal forces in all directions from surrounding molecules, resulting in a zero net resultant force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do molecules on the free surface of the liquid behave?

    <p>Molecules on the free surface of the liquid experience a net resultant force in the downward direction, similar to a very thin film under tension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comparison is made to describe the behavior of the free surface of the liquid?

    <p>The free surface of the liquid is compared to a very thin film under tension, where the molecules act as though it is an elastic membrane under tension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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