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Define surface tension and surface energy. Write units and dimensions of surface tension. Also prove that surface energy is numerically equal to the surface tension.

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  • The surface energy is numerically equal to

    A
    work done
    B
    molecular force
    C
    surface tension
    D
    potential energy
  • Dimensions of surface tension are

    A
    `kg s^(-1)`
    B
    `kg s`
    C
    `kg s^(-2)`
    D
    `kg s^(2)`
  • Dimensions of surface tension are

    A
    `[m^1L^2T^2]`
    B
    `[m^1L^0T^(-2)]`
    C
    `[m^1L^2T^(-2)]`
    D
    `[m^0L^0T^(-2)]`
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