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Fluid Mechanics: Capillarity Advanced MCQ

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Capillarity AdvancedHardQuestion 30986

Question

The shape of meniscus (concave vs convex) depends on:
  1. A
    Temperature of liquid
  2. B
    Relative magnitudes of adhesion and cohesion
    Correct
  3. C
    Density of liquid
  4. D
    Atmospheric pressure

Correct answer

Relative magnitudes of adhesion and cohesion

Explanation

Adhesion > cohesion → concave meniscus (water-glass). Cohesion > adhesion → convex meniscus (mercury-glass).

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