surface tension

Hi
I am a XI th standard student.
Could any of you tell me why liquids tend to have minimum surface area
&
how is it related to surface tension

.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: surface tension
    ... > I am a XI th standard student. ... > Could any of you tell me why liquids tend to have minimum surface area ... Anything that is under tension will take the shortest path possible ...
    (sci.physics)
  • Re: surface tension
    ... >Could any of you tell me why liquids tend to have minimum surface area ... Play with a water balloon. ... potential energy of the water and the elastic energy of the rubber. ...
    (sci.physics)