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JEE Main 2021Mechanical Properties of Fluids Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (20 Jul Shift 2)

Question

Two small drops of mercury each of radius R coalesce to form a single large drop. The ratio of total surface energy before and after the change is

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Correct answer
A213:1

Step-by-step explanation

43πR3+43πR3=43πR'3

R'=213R  i

Ai=24πR2

Af=4πR'2

UiUf=AiAf=2R2223R2=213

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