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Define surface tension
Solution 1
Surface tension is defined as the force per unit length acting at right angles to an imaginary line drawn on the free surface of the liquid.
Solution 2
Surface tension is defined as the tangential force acting per unit length on both sides of an imaginary line drawn on the free surface of the liquid.
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