Fluid Mechanics Viscosity Question 387

Question: A thread is tied slightly loose to a wire frame as in figure and the frame is dipped into a soap solution and taken out. The frame is completely covered with the film. When the portion A punctured with a pin, the thread. [KCET 2004]

Options:

A) Becomes concave toward A

B) Becomes convex towards A

C) Remains in the initial position

D) Either A or B depending on the size of A w.r.t. B

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Because film tries to cover minimum surface area.