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 Two droplets merge with each other and forms a large droplet. In this process

  • Option 1)

     Energy is liberated

  • Option 2)

     Energy is absorbed

  • Option 3)

     Neither liberated nor absorbed

  • Option 4)

     Some mass is converted into energy

 

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As we learnt in 

Surface energy -

The energy required to increase the surface area of the liquid by one unit is defined as surface energy.

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When two droplets merge with each other, their surface energy decreases.

W= T\left ( \Delta A \right )= \left ( negative \right )i.e.\: Energy \: is \: released


Option 1)

 Energy is liberated

Correct

Option 2)

 Energy is absorbed

Incorrect

Option 3)

 Neither liberated nor absorbed

Incorrect

Option 4)

 Some mass is converted into energy

Incorrect

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