Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2024

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 :

  1. A Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
  2. B Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct Correct answer
  3. C Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  4. D Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Solution

<p>Gases have less viscosity.</p> <p>Due to insoluble impurities like detergent surface tension decreases</p>

About this question

Subject: Physics · Chapter: Properties of Solids and Liquids · Topic: Elasticity

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