Practice question
Question
What causes the pressure inside a soap bubble to be higher than outside?
Explanation
Surface tension at the bubble’s two interfaces (inner and outer) creates an excess pressure (ΔP = 4S/r) to balance the tendency of the curved surface to contract, increasing internal pressure above atmospheric pressure.
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