NEET
Physics

Surface Tension

Low Priority
Consistency: 30%
Weightage: 6 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
6 MCQs

01
PYQ 2016
easy
physics ID: neet-201

A rectangular film of liquid is extended from to If the work done is then the value of the surface tension of the liquid is:

1. 2.
3. 4.
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02
PYQ 2019
medium
physics ID: neet-201

A soap bubble, having a radius of , is blown from a detergent solution having a surface tension of . The pressure inside the bubble equals at a point below the free surface of the water in a container. Taking , the density of water , the value of is:
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03
PYQ 2022
easy
physics ID: neet-202
If a soap bubble expands, the pressure inside the bubble:
1. is equal to the atmospheric pressure
2. decreases
3. increases
4. remains the same
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04
PYQ 2023
easy
physics ID: neet-202
The amount of energy required to form a soap bubble of radius from a soap solution is nearly:
the surface tension of soap solution
1.
2.
3.
4.
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05
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: neet-202
A thin flat circular disc of radius is placed gently over the surface of water. If the surface tension of water is then the excess force required to take it away from the surface is:
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06
PYQ 2025
hard
physics ID: neet-202
Consider a water tank shown in the figure. It has one wall at and can be taken to be very wide in the direction. When filled with a liquid of surface tension and density the liquid, surface makes angle with the axis at If is the height of the surface then the equation for is:

(take is the acceleration due to gravity)
1. 2.
3. 4.
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Preparing Surface Tension for NEET

Surface Tension is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Surface Tension. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Surface Tension a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.