{"id":698443,"date":"2023-12-06T16:41:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=698443"},"modified":"2023-12-06T16:41:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:11:38","slug":"what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Surface Tension &#8211; Dimensions, Derivations, Causes and Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of 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style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#Dimensional_Formula_of_Surface_Tension\" title=\"Dimensional Formula of Surface Tension\">Dimensional Formula of Surface Tension<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#Derivation\" title=\"Derivation\">Derivation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#Causes_of_the_Surface_Tension\" title=\"Causes of the Surface Tension\">Causes of the Surface Tension<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#Unit_of_Surface_Tension\" title=\"Unit of Surface Tension\">Unit of Surface Tension<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#Dimension_of_Surface_Tension\" title=\"Dimension of Surface Tension\">Dimension of Surface Tension<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#Examples_of_Surface_Tension\" title=\"Examples of Surface Tension\">Examples of Surface Tension<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#How_to_Calculate_Surface_Tension\" title=\"How to Calculate Surface Tension?\">How to Calculate Surface Tension?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#FAQs_on_Surface_Tension\" title=\"FAQ&#8217;s on Surface Tension\">FAQ&#8217;s on Surface Tension<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#What_is_the_dimensional_formula_of_surface_tension_and_explain\" title=\"What is the dimensional formula of surface tension, and explain?\">What is the dimensional formula of surface tension, and explain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#What_is_the_formula_for_dimensional_tension\" title=\"What is the formula for dimensional tension?\">What is the formula for dimensional tension?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#What_is_surface_tension_and_what_is_its_formula\" title=\"What is surface tension, and what is its formula?\">What is surface tension, and what is its formula?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/blog\/what-is-surface-tension-dimensions-derivations-causes-and-examples\/#What_is_surface_tension_Class_11_notes\" title=\"What is surface tension Class 11 notes?\">What is surface tension Class 11 notes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Surface tension is a characteristic exhibited by all fluids, where they endeavor to reduce their exposed surface area. To quantify the surface tension of a liquid, it is measured as the force acting per unit length along an imaginary line drawn tangentially on the liquid&#8217;s free surface. This can be expressed as Surface tension (S) = Force\/Length, which is equivalent to F\/l, or work done per change in area.<\/p>\n<p>The standard unit for <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/articles\/surface-tension\/\"><strong>surface tension<\/strong><\/a> is either Newtons per meter (Nm\u207b\u00b9) or Joules per square meter (Jm\u207b\u00b2), and its dimensional formula is [MT\u207b\u00b2]. Surface tension is a scalar quantity. It arises from molecular interactions, specifically electrical cohesive forces, which are the fundamental source of this phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p>The surface tension of a liquid is solely dependent on the intrinsic properties of the liquid and is unaffected by the size of the surface or the length of the line in question. Consequently, small drops of the liquid tend to assume a spherical shape due to the inherent surface tension.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Adhesive Force: <\/strong>Adhesive force refers to the attractive interaction between molecules of different substances. For example, it is the force of attraction between paper and ink molecules or between water and glass molecules.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cohesive Force:<\/strong> Conversely, cohesive force pertains to the attractive forces between molecules of the same substance. For instance, it describes the force of attraction between water molecules or between glass molecules. Both cohesive and adhesive forces are manifestations of Van Der Waals\u2019 Forces.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dimensional_Formula_of_Surface_Tension\"><\/span>Dimensional Formula of Surface Tension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dimensional formula of surface tension is given by,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>M<\/strong><strong>1 <\/strong><strong>L<\/strong><strong>0 <\/strong><strong>T<\/strong><strong>-2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>M = Mass<\/li>\n<li>L = Length<\/li>\n<li>T = Time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Derivation\"><\/span>Derivation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Surface Tension (T) = Force \u00d7 Length-1 . . . . . (1)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Since, Force = Mass \u00d7 Acceleration<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">And, acceleration = velocity \u00d7 time-1 = [L T-2]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u2234 The dimensional formula of force = M1 L1 T-2 . . . . (2)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">On substituting equation (2) in equation (1) we get,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Surface Tension (T) = Force \u00d7 Length-1<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Or, T = [M1 L1 T-2] \u00d7 [L-1] = M1 T-2.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, surface tension is dimensionally represented as M1 T-2.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_the_Surface_Tension\"><\/span>Causes of the Surface Tension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surface tension arises due to the cohesive forces between molecules in a liquid. These forces are the result of intermolecular interactions, such as van der Waals forces, hydrogen bonding, and other attractive forces that hold the liquid molecules together.<\/p>\n<p>The molecules at the surface experience an unbalanced force, causing them to be more attracted to their neighbors below and at the sides, creating a &#8216;skin&#8217; or &#8216;film&#8217; at the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Intermolecular forces, such as the Van der Waals force, create an attractive interaction among the particles within a liquid, drawing them closer together. On the liquid&#8217;s surface, these particles experience an inward pull, directed toward the bulk of the liquid. This phenomenon is quantified as surface tension, which is defined as:<\/p>\n<p>The ratio of the surface force (F) to the length (L) along which this force is applied.<\/p>\n<p>Expressed mathematically, surface tension (T) can be represented as:<\/p>\n<p>T = F \/ L<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>F represents the force per unit length.<\/p>\n<p>L signifies the length over which the force acts.<\/p>\n<p>T denotes the surface tension of the liquid.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unit_of_Surface_Tension\"><\/span>Unit of Surface Tension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The unit of surface tension in the International System of Units (SI) is the Newton per meter (Nm\u207b\u00b9). This unit represents the force (in Newtons) per unit length (in meters) along the liquid&#8217;s surface. Refer to the table below for the units of surface tension &#8211;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SI Unit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>N\/m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CGS Unit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>dyn\/cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dimension_of_Surface_Tension\"><\/span>Dimension of Surface Tension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dimensional formula for surface tension is [MT\u207b\u00b2], where M represents mass and T represents time. This signifies that surface tension has dimensions of force per unit length.<\/p>\n<p>As we know, surface tension is given by the formula,<\/p>\n<p><em>Surface tension = F\/L<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We know that F = ma, substituting the value in the equation, we get<\/p>\n<p>=ma\/L<\/p>\n<p>Equating the fundamental quantities into the equation, we get<\/p>\n<p>=MLT-2L-1<\/p>\n<p>Solving further, we get<\/p>\n<p>=<strong>MT<\/strong><strong>-2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hence, the dimensional formula of surface tension is <strong>MT<\/strong><strong>-2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Surface_Tension\"><\/span>Examples of Surface Tension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are numerous everyday examples of surface tension:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Water droplets forming on a car windshield.<\/li>\n<li>A needle or paperclip floating on the surface of water.<\/li>\n<li>Surface tension disinfectants (disinfectants are solutions of low surface tension).<\/li>\n<li>The rise of water in a narrow glass capillary tube.<\/li>\n<li>Clinical test for jaundice<\/li>\n<li>The spherical shape of raindrops or small liquid droplets.<\/li>\n<li>Surface Tension is also responsible for the shape of liquid droplets.<\/li>\n<li>Insects like water striders walking on the surface of water due to surface tension.<\/li>\n<li>Rainproof tent materials where the surface tension of water will bridge the pores in the tent material<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning of clothes with soaps and detergents, which lowers the surface tension of the water<\/li>\n<li>Washing with cold water<\/li>\n<li>Round bubbles where the surface tension of water provides the wall tension for the formation of water bubbles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Calculate_Surface_Tension\"><\/span>How to Calculate Surface Tension?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surface tension (S) can be calculated using the formula: S = F\/l, where S is the surface tension, F is the force acting tangentially on the liquid&#8217;s surface, and l is the length of the line along which the force is acting. Surface tension can also be calculated using the energy method, where it is the change in energy per unit change in surface area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Methods of Measurement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are several methods to measure surface tension, including:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Capillary Rise Method:<\/strong> Measuring the height to which a liquid rises in a narrow capillary tube due to surface tension.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Bubble Pressure Method:<\/strong> Determining surface tension by measuring the pressure inside a bubble formed in a liquid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wilhelmy Plate Method:<\/strong> Measuring the force required to detach a thin plate (usually made of glass or filter paper) from the surface of a liquid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drop Weight Method:<\/strong> Measuring the weight of a liquid drop as it detaches from a thin tube or nozzle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pendant Drop Method:<\/strong> Analyzing the shape of a hanging liquid drop to calculate surface tension.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These methods provide accurate measurements of surface tension, and the choice of method depends on the specific characteristics of the liquid and the equipment available for measurement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Surface_Tension\"><\/span>FAQ&#8217;s on Surface Tension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_dimensional_formula_of_surface_tension_and_explain\"><\/span>What is the dimensional formula of surface tension, and explain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe dimensional formula of surface tension is MT\u207b\u00b2, where: M represents mass, which is the dimension of force. T represents time, which is the dimension associated with the rate of change. The exponent -2 indicates that surface tension is the force per unit length (length being the denominator) or energy per unit area. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_formula_for_dimensional_tension\"><\/span>What is the formula for dimensional tension?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe formula for the dimensional tension is T = ML\u207b\u00b9T\u207b\u00b2, where: M represents the dimension of mass. L represents the dimension of length. T represents the dimension of time. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_surface_tension_and_what_is_its_formula\"><\/span>What is surface tension, and what is its formula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSurface tension is a property of liquids that describes their ability to resist external forces that tend to increase their surface area. It arises due to cohesive forces between liquid molecules at the surface. The formula for surface tension is: T = F \/ L Where: T is surface tension (N\/m or J\/m\u00b2). F is the force acting tangentially on the liquid's surface (N). L is the length along which the force acts (m). \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_surface_tension_Class_11_notes\"><\/span>What is surface tension Class 11 notes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t In Class 11 physics or chemistry, surface tension is typically introduced as a fundamental property of liquids. Class 11 notes on surface tension would cover its definition, causes, measurement, examples, and related concepts such as cohesive and adhesive forces. 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