Properties Of Matter Ques 3
- A vessel containing water is given a constant acceleration $a$ towards the right along a straight horizontal path. Which of the following diagrams represents the surface of the liquid?
(1981, 2M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 3.( c )
Solution:
- Net force on the free surface of the liquid in equilibrium (from accelerated frame) should be perpendicular to it. Forces on a water particle $P$ on the free surfaces have been shown in the figure. In the figure $m a$ is the pseudo force.
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