My book describes surface tension as $e=dW/dA$ and work as being negative when it is done against a force. Therefore, if i increase the surface area of a liquid i am doing work on the liquid against the elasticity. My work (dW) should be negative. The increase in area is positive, so the surface tension e should be negative if my work is to be negative dW=edA.
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