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Physics Surface Tension Surface Tension MCQ (Single Correct)

A drop of oil is placed on the surface of water. Which of the following statement is correct

A
It will remain on it as a sphere
B
It will spread as a thin layer
C
It will be partly as spherical droplets and partly as thin film
D
It will float as a distorted drop on the water surface

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The correct answer is:
B

Density of oil is lower than that of water that's why oil spreads on water surface.

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