The excess pressure inside a soap bubble A in air is half the excess pressure inside another soap bubble B in air. If the volume of the bubble A is n times the volume of the bubble B, then the value of n is ________.

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 8 to 8 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Excess pressure inside a soap bubble in air (which has two liquid-gas interfaces) is given by: Delta P = frac4TR Rightarrow R propto frac1Delta P The volume V of a spherical bubble of radius R is: V = frac43pi R^3 Rightarrow V propto R^3 propto left(frac1Delta Pright)^3 ### Core Logic Given state: Delta P_A = frac12 Delta P_B Rightarrow fracDelta P_BDelta P_A = 2 ### Step 1: Calculate the ratio of radii fracR_AR_B = fracDelta P_BDelta P_A = 2 ### Step 2: Calculate volume scaling parameter (n) V_A = n V_B Rightarrow n = fracV_AV_B = left(fracR_AR_Bright)^3 = (2)^3 = 8 ### Pattern Recognition Volume scale factors depend on the cube of linear scale factors (V propto R^3). Since radius is inversely proportional to excess pressure, a halving of excess pressure leads to doubling of radius, scaling volume by 2^3 = 8. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Fluids

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Q jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Bernoulli's Principle
Water flows through a horizontal tube as shown in the figure. The difference in height between the water columns in vertical tubes is 5 cm and the area of cross-sections at A and B are 6text cm^2 and 3text cm^2 respectively. The rate of flow will be ____ textcm^3/s. (take g = 10 textm/s^2)
Bernoulli's Principle diagram for Q29 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
The figure illustrates a Venturi meter setup with water flowing through a variable cross-section tube.
  • A. frac200sqrt3
  • B. 200sqrt6
  • C. 200sqrt3
  • D. 100sqrt3

Solution

### Related Formula A_1 V_1 = A_2 V_2 P_1 + frac12rho V_1^2 = P_2 + frac12rho V_2^2 P_1 - P_2 = rho g h ### Core Logic From the continuity equation between A and B: A_AV_A = A_BV_B implies 6V_A = 3V_B implies V_B = 2V_A Applying Bernoulli's equation between A and B for a horizontal pipe: P_A + frac12rho V_A^2 = P_B + frac12rho V_B^2 P_A - P_B = frac12rho(V_B^2 - V_A^2) Since the height difference is h = 5text cm = 0.05text m, the pressure difference is rho gh. rho g times 0.05 = frac12rho( (2V_A)^2 - V_A^2 ) g times 0.05 = frac12(3V_A^2) ### Step 1: Calculate Velocity and Volume Flow Rate Solving for V_A: V_A = sqrtfrac2 times 10 times 0.053 = sqrtfrac13 = frac1sqrt3text m/s V_A = frac100sqrt3text cm/s Volume flow rate Q = A_A V_A: Q = 6text cm^2 times frac100sqrt3text cm/s = frac600sqrt3 = 200sqrt3text cm^3text/s ### Pattern Recognition In a horizontal Venturi meter, substituting V_2 = V_1 (A_1/A_2) directly into rho g h = frac12rho (V_2^2 - V_1^2) is the standard path. Working in CGS vs MKS units requires careful tracking; convert V_A to cm/s before multiplying by A_A in cm². ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Q4 jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Surface Tension and Surface Energy
Two water drops each of radius r coalesce to form a bigger drop. If T is the surface tension, the surface energy released in this process is:
  • A. 4pi r^2 T left[2 - 2^frac23right]
  • B. 4pi r^2 T left[2 - 2^frac13right]
  • C. 4pi r^2 T left[1 + sqrt2right]
  • D. 4pi r^2 T left[sqrt2 - 1right]

Solution

### Related Formula 1. Surface Energy: U = T cdot A = T cdot (4pi R^2) 2. Conservation of Volume during coalescence of drops: 2 times left(frac43pi r^3right) = frac43pi R^3 ### Core Logic When two drops of radius r coalesce into a single larger drop of radius R, volume is conserved: R^3 = 2r^3 implies R = 2^1/3 r - Initial surface area of the two separate drops: A_i = 2 times 4pi r^2 = 8pi r^2 - Final surface area of the combined single drop: A_f = 4pi R^2 = 4pi (2^1/3 r)^2 = 4pi r^2 2^2/3 - Surface energy released: Delta E = U_i - U_f = T(A_i - A_f) Delta E = T left( 8pi r^2 - 4pi r^2 2^2/3 right) = 4pi r^2 T left[ 2 - 2^2/3 right] ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Coalescence of N identical drops. Trap: Forgetting to conserve volume first, or confusing initial and final surface areas. Shortcut: Energy released when N drops coalesce into one big drop is: Delta E = 4pi r^2 T left[ N - N^2/3 right] Here, substituting N = 2 directly gives 4pi r^2 T left[ 2 - 2^2/3 right]. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Q21 jee_main_2025_02_april_morning Hydrostatic Pressure
A vessel with square cross-section and height of 6mathrm~m is vertically partitioned. A small window of 100mathrm~cm^2 with hinged door is fitted at a depth of 3mathrm~m in the partition wall. One part of the vessel is filled completely with water and the other side is filled with the liquid having density 1.5times 10^3mathrm~kg/m^3. What force one needs to apply on the hinged door so that it does not get opened? (Acceleration due to gravity = 10mathrm~m/s^2)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 150 to 150

Solution

### Related Formula P = P_0 + rho g h F = Delta P cdot A ### Core Logic Let's analyze the pressure acting on the window at depth h = 3mathrm~m from both sides: - Water side (density rho_w = 1.0 times 10^3mathrm~kg/m^3): P_w = P_0 + rho_w g h - Denser liquid side (density rho_l = 1.5 times 10^3mathrm~kg/m^3): P_l = P_0 + rho_l g h The net pressure difference pushing on the window is: Delta P = P_l - P_w = (rho_l - rho_w) g h Delta P = (1.5 times 10^3 - 1.0 times 10^3) times 10 times 3 = 500 times 30 = 15000mathrm~N/m^2 The window has area A = 100mathrm~cm^2 = 100 times 10^-4mathrm~m^2 = 10^-2mathrm~m^2. To keep the door from opening, we must apply a force balancing the pressure difference: F = Delta P cdot A = 15000 times 10^-2 = 150mathrm~N ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The required force is 150\mathrm{~N}. ### Pattern Recognition For a vertical interface between two fluids, the net pressure difference is simply given by \Delta P = \Delta \rho \cdot g h. The ambient atmospheric pressure P_0$ cancels out since it acts on both sides of the window. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Q jee_main_2025_03_april_evening Work Done by Gravity in Connecting Vessels
Two cylindrical vessels of equal cross sectional area of 2mathrm~m^2 contain water upto height 10mathrm~m and 6mathrm~m, respectively. If the vessels are connected at their bottom then the work done by the force of gravity is : (Density of water is 10^3mathrm~kg/m^3 and g=10mathrm~m/s^2)
  • A. 1 times 10^5mathrm~J
  • B. 4 times 10^4mathrm~J
  • C. 6 times 10^4mathrm~J
  • D. 8 times 10^4mathrm~J

Solution

### Related Formula The gravitational potential energy U of a liquid column of mass m and height h is evaluated relative to its bottom by placing its total mass at its center of mass (h/2): U = m g left(frach2right) = (rho A h) g left(frach2right) = frac12 rho A g h^2 Work done by the force of gravity (W) equals the negative change in potential energy: W = -Delta U = U_i - U_f ### Core Logic Since the vessels are identical and connected at the bottom, water flows from the higher column to the lower one until their final heights equalize at: h_f = frac10 + 62 = 8mathrm~m ### Step 1: Calculate Initial Potential Energy (U_i) Let the reference level U=0 be at the bottom: U_i = U_1 + U_2 = frac12 rho A g h_1^2 + frac12 rho A g h_2^2 U_i = frac12 rho A g left(10^2 + 6^2right) = frac12 rho A g (100 + 36) = 68 rho A g
Work Done by Gravity in Connecting Vessels
Work Done by Gravity in Connecting Vessels
### Step 2: Calculate Final Potential Energy (U_f) Both vessels equalize to h_f = 8mathrm~m: U_f = 2 times left[ frac12 rho A g h_f^2 right] = rho A g (8^2) = 64 rho A g ### Step 3: Work Done by Gravity (W) W = U_i - U_f = 68 rho A g - 64 rho A g = 4 rho A g Substitute the given values ( ho = 10^3mathrm~kg/m^3, A = 2mathrm~m^2, g = 10mathrm~m/s^2): W = 4 times 10^3 times 2 times 10 = 8 times 10^4mathrm~J ### Pattern Recognition For leveling liquids between two identical connected columns, the shift in center of mass always simplifies. The loss in potential energy is given by \Delta U = \frac{1}{4} \rho A g (h_1 - h_2)^2. Applying this directly: Delta U = frac14 times 10^3 times 2 times 10 times (10 - 6)^2 = 5000 times 16 = 8 times 10^4mathrm~J$ ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Q12 jee_main_2025_03_april_evening Viscosity and Terminal Velocity
A solid steel ball of diameter 3.6mathrm~mm acquired terminal velocity 2.45times10^-2mathrm~m/s while falling under gravity through an oil of density 925mathrm~kg~m^-3. Take density of steel as 7825mathrm~kg~m^-3 and g as 9.8mathrm~m/s^2. The viscosity of the oil in SI unit is :
  • A. 2.18
  • B. 2.38
  • C. 1.68
  • D. 1.99

Solution

### Related Formula Terminal velocity v_t of a spherical body falling through a viscous fluid is given by Stokes' Law: v_t = frac29 fracr^2 g (rho_textbody - rho_textfluid)eta Hence, the viscosity coefficient eta is: eta = frac29 fracr^2 g (rho_textbody - rho_textfluid)v_t ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Diameter d = 3.6mathrm~mm Rightarrow radius r = 1.8mathrm~mm = 1.8 times 10^-3mathrm~m - Terminal velocity v_t = 2.45 times 10^-2mathrm~m/s - Liquid density rho_textfluid = 925mathrm~kg/m^3 - Steel density rho_textbody = 7825mathrm~kg/m^3 - Acceleration due to gravity g = 9.8mathrm~m/s^2 ### Step 1: Substitute parameters into formula eta = frac29 times frac(1.8 times 10^-3)^2 times 9.8 times (7825 - 925)2.45 times 10^-2 eta = frac29 times frac3.24 times 10^-6 times 9.8 times 69002.45 times 10^-2 ### Step 2: Solve the numeric calculation eta = frac2 times 0.36 times 10^-6 times 9.8 times 69002.45 times 10^-2 eta = frac0.72 times 9.8 times 6900 times 10^-62.45 times 10^-2 eta = frac48700.8 times 10^-62.45 times 10^-2 = frac0.04870080.0245 approx 1.99mathrm~Pacdot s ### Pattern Recognition Be careful when converting diameter to radius (r = d/2$). Always ensure all numerical parameters are converted cleanly to SI base units (meters, kilograms, seconds) before applying Stokes' formula. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Mechanical Properties of Fluids

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