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If frequency can be represented as f = (radius)a (density)b (surface tension)c. Find a, b, c?

Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
  • a = \(\frac{3}{2}\), b = \(\frac{1}{2}\), c = \(\frac{-1}{2}\)

  • a = \(\frac{-3}{2}\), b = \(\frac{-1}{2}\), c = \(\frac{1}{2}\)

  • a = \(\frac{-3}{2}\), b = \(\frac{1}{2}\), c = \(\frac{-1}{2}\)

  • a = \(\frac{1}{2}\), b = \(\frac{3}{2}\), c = \(\frac{-1}{2}\)

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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

M0L0T–1 = La(ML–3)b(MT–2)c
M0L0T–1 = LaMbL–3b McT–2c
Equivalent the power of MLT
\(\Rightarrow\) 0 = b + c
\(\Rightarrow\) 0 = a – 3b
\(\Rightarrow\) –1 = – 2c
a = \(\frac{-3}{2}\), b = \(\frac{-1}{2}\), c = \(\frac{1}{2}\)

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Concepts Used:

Surface Tension

The amount of energy required to increase the liquid's surface area by one unit area is known as surface tension. In other words, it is a property of the liquid surface to resist force.

Surface tension is defined as,

The ratio of the surface force F to the length L along which the force acts.

Mathematically, the surface tension formula can be expressed as follows:

T=F/L

Where,

  • F is the force per unit length
  • L is the length in which force act
  • T is the surface tension of the liquid

Read More: Detergents and Surface Tension

Factors affecting surface tension:

  • Impurities: The surface tension decreases with the addition of impurities.
  • Surfactants: Adding surfactants in liquids lowers the tension of water making it interrupt aside or get susceptible.
  • Temperature: The surface tension of a liquid reduces as the temperature rises.

The Unit of Surface Tension:

The SI unit of Surface Tension is Newton per Meter or N/m.