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PHY 101 Surface Tension Objective Question
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Question

According to the provided table of surface tension values, which of the following liquids has the highest surface tension at the given temperature?
Options
A Water at 20°C
B Soapy water
C Mercury
Correct Answer
D Ethyl alcohol
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The table lists surface tension values. Mercury has a surface tension of 0.465 N/m, which is significantly higher than water at 20°C (0.0728 N/m), soapy water (0.0370 N/m), and ethyl alcohol (0.0223 N/m).

Hint

Look for the largest numerical value among the options in the given data.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: Surface Tension
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 730 of 1250
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