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In a U-tube, the radii of two columns are, respectively r1 and r2. When a liquid of density ρθ=0° is filled in it, a level difference of h is observed on the two arms. The surface tension of the liquid is
PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsNEET
Options:
  • A ρghr1r22r2-r1
  • B hρg r2- r1
  • C hρg r2-r12
  • D hρg2r2-r1
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The correct answer is: ρghr1r22r2-r1
ρgh=2T 1r1-1r2=2T r2-rlr1r2

 T=ρghr1r22r2-r1

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