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Physics Fluid Mechanics Assertion & Reason MCQ (Single Correct)

Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): Viscosity of gases is greater than that of liquids.
Statement (II): Surface tension of a liquid decreases due to the presence of insoluble impurities.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
C
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

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A

Viscosity of liquids is greater than that of a gas. And surface tension decreases is case of insoluble impurities while increases in case of soluble impurities.

Hence, statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

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