Surface Tension and Surface Energy – Rankers Physics

Surface Tension and Viscosity: Practice Problem & Solution

If a soap bubble expands, the pressure inside the bubble : (2022)
Is equal to the atmospheric pressure
Decreases
Increases
Remains the same

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 excess pressure inside a soap bubble is given by $\Delta P = \frac{4T}{R}$. As the bubble expands, its radius $R$ increases. Therefore, the excess pressure (and total pressure inside) decreases.

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