Surface Tension and Viscosity: Practice Problem & Solution

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Surface Tension and Viscosity. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

The additional force required to lift the ring is \(F = 2 \times (2\pi r T) = 4\pi r T\). Substituting \(r = 1.5 \times 10^{-2}\text{ m}\) and \(T = 73 \times 10^{-3}\text{ N/m}\) gives \(F = 4 \times 3.14 \times 1.5 \times 10^{-2} \times 73 \times 10^{-3} \approx 1.37 \times 10^{-2}\text{ N}\).