Why can liquids flow?

  • A
    Because the intermolecular forces are very strong.
  • B
    Because the intermolecular forces are weak and molecules can move past each other.
  • C
    Because the molecules are fixed in a rigid structure.
  • D
    Because the kinetic energy of molecules is zero.

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The figure shows a three-arm tube in which a liquid is filled up to a height $l$. It is now rotated at an angular frequency $\omega$ about an axis passing through arm $B$. Find the angular frequency $\omega$ at which the level of liquid in arm $B$ becomes zero.

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$A$ cylindrical tube,with its base as shown in the figure,is filled with water. It is moving down with a constant acceleration $a$ along a fixed inclined plane with angle $\theta=45^{\circ}$. $P_1$ and $P_2$ are pressures at points $1$ and $2$,respectively,located at the base of the tube. Let $\beta=(P_1-P_2) / (\rho g d)$,where $\rho$ is the density of water,$d$ is the inner diameter of the tube,and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity. Which of the following statement$(s)$ is(are) correct?
$(A)$ $\beta=0$ when $a=g / \sqrt{2}$
$(B)$ $\beta>0$ when $a=g / \sqrt{2}$
$(C)$ $\beta=\frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{\sqrt{2}}$ when $a=g / 2$
$(D)$ $\beta=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ when $a=g / 2$

An air bubble of volume $V_0$ is released by a fish at a depth $h$ in a lake. The bubble rises to the surface. Assume constant temperature and standard atmospheric pressure $P$ above the lake. The volume of the bubble just before touching the surface will be (density of water is $\rho$):

Two solid spheres $A$ and $B$ of equal volumes but of different densities $d_A$ and $d_B$ are connected by a string. They are fully immersed in a fluid of density $d_F$. They get arranged into an equilibrium state as shown in the figure with a tension in the string. The arrangement is possible only if:
$(A)$ $d_A < d_F$
$(B)$ $d_B > d_F$
$(C)$ $d_A + d_B = 2d_F$
$(D)$ $d_A > d_F$

Liquid and gas both are fluids; distinguish between them and state which property is common between them.

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