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Physics Surface Tension Surface Energy Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 12, 2026

The surface tension of a liquid at its boiling point

A
Becomes zero
B
Becomes infinity
C
is equal to the value at room temperature
D
is half to the value at the room temperature

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The correct answer is:
A
Surface tension is defined as the force per unit length acting along the surface of a liquid. As a liquid approaches its boiling point, the molecules gain enough kinetic energy to overcome intermolecular forces, leading to a decrease in surface tension. At the boiling point, the liquid transitions into vapor, resulting in a situation where surface tension effectively becomes zero because there is no distinct surface separating liquid from gas.
Therefore, the correct answer is: A.

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