Answer:W = 1.23×10^-6BTU
Explanation: Work = Surface tension × (A1 - A2)
W= Surface tension × 3.142 ×(D1^2 - D2^2)
Where A1= Initial surface area
A2= final surface area
Given:
D1=0.5 inches , D2= 3 inches
D1= 0.5 × (1ft/12inches)
D1= 0.0417 ft
D2= 3 ×(1ft/12inches)
D2= 0.25ft
Surface tension = 0.005lb ft^-1
W = [(0.25)^2 - (0.0417)^2]
W = 954 ×10^6lbf ft × ( 1BTU/778lbf ft)
W = 1.23×10^-6BTU
