Surface tension of a liquid_________________? A. Is due to intermolecular forces of cohesion B. Decreases with rise in temperature C. Is responsible for the spherical shape of an isolated liquid dropD. All A, B. & C

A steam pipe is intended to be insulated with two layers of insulating materials of different thermal conductivities. For minimum heat transfer to take place_________________? A. The better insulation material should be put just next to pipe (i.e., inside) B.…