The dimensional formula of surface tension is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The dimensional formula of surface tension is
A. [MT⁻²]
B. [MLT⁻²]
C. [ML⁰T⁻²]
D. [ML⁻¹T⁻²]
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Surface tension = force/length. Force dimensions [MLT⁻²], length [L], so [MLT⁻²]/[L] = [MT⁻²]. Also energy per area gives same dimensions: [ML²T⁻²]/[L²] = [MT⁻²].

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