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A large number of liquid drops each of radius r coalesce to form a single drop of the radius R. The energy released in the process is converted into kinetic energy of the big drop so formed. The speed of the big drop is (given surface tension of the liquid T, density ρ)
PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsJEE MainJEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 2Tρ1r-1R
  • B 6Tρ1r-1R
  • C 4Tρ1r-1R
  • D Tρ1r-1R
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The correct answer is: 6Tρ1r-1R

n×43πr3=43πR3

 n=R3r3  .....i

KE=Ui-Uf

=n×4πr2T-4πR2T

=4πT(nr2-R2)

=4πTR2Rr-1    from i

1243πR3·ρυ2=4πTR2Rr-1

Rρυ26=TRr-1

ρ6υ2=T1r-1R

υ=6Tρ1r-1R

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