Two droplets merge with each other and forms a large droplet. In this process
Correct answer: A. Energy is liberated
- A. Energy is liberated
- B. Energy is absorbed
- C. Neither liberated nor absorbed
- D. Some mass is converted into energy
Explanation
When two droplets merge, the resulting larger droplet has a smaller total surface area compared to the sum of the surfaces of the two individual droplets. Surface energy is proportional to surface area, so a decrease in surface area leads to a decrease in surface energy. This decrease in energy is liberated as the droplets merge. Therefore, option A is correct. Options B and C are incorrect as they fail to recognize the release of energy due to decreased surface area. Option D is incorrect as it improperly suggests mass-energy conversion, which is not applicable in this context.
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