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Question

The unit of surface tension in SI system is

A

$Dyne/cm^{2}$

B

$Newton/m$

C

$Dyne/cm$

D

$Newton/m^{2}$

Answer

$Newton/m$

Explanation

Solution

Surface tension = $\frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Length}}$ = $Newtons/metre$