Two drops of equal radius coalesce to form a bigger drop. What is the ratio of the surface energy of the bigger drop to that of a smaller one?

  • A
    $2^{1/3} : 1$
  • B
    $1 : 1$
  • C
    $2^{2/3} : 1$
  • D
    $2^{1/2} : 1$

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