Which of the following statements is incorrect?
$1$. The property of liquid drops to have minimum surface area is called surface tension.
$2$. Surface tension of liquids decreases with rise in temperature.
$3$. The $SI$ unit of surface tension is $N \ m^{-1}$.
$4$. Magnitude of surface tension is less,when there is strong attractive force between the molecules.

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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