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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 11 - 9.2 surface tension

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
  3. C Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are incorrect
  4. D Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct
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(B) Statement \(I\) is incorrect but Statement \(II\) is correct

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Gases have less viscosity. Due to insoluble impurities like detergent surface tension decreases
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