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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 875

Q875

A small drop of oil spreads over water because :

A.
Oil has a higher surface tension
B.
Water has a higher surface tension
Answer
C.
Oil has a higher viscosity
D.
Water has a higher viscosity

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Surface tension of oil is smaller than that of water. When oil is dropped on the surface of water, the force stretches the oil drops on all sides. Hence the oil spreads over the surface of water.