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Published on: August 14, 2026
Eight mercury drops, each of radius 
, coalesce to form a bigger drop. The surface energy released in this process is 
. (S is the surface tension of mercury).
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Volume conservation
(8) 
surface tension
Energy released 
Energy released 
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