Question

    Pieces of camphor placed on water move about rapidly.

    This is because of -
    A diffusion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B viscosity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C surface tension Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D capillarity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    TheCamphorslowlydissolvesin thewaterloweringthelatter’ssurfacetensionin the immediate neighborhood. The stronger pull exerted by the uncontaminated portion of water brings about a movement of the surface and the camphor particles are carried along with it.

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