If two identical mercury drops are combined to form a single drop… - Vidyadip

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If two identical mercury drops are combined to form a single drop, then its temperature will

A
Decrease
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Increase
C
Remains the same
D
None of the above

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Answer

Correct option: B.

Increase

(b) Surface energy of combined drop will be lowered, so excess surface energy will raise the temperature of the drop.

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