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States of Matter: Capillary MCQ

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Question

Capillary rise is inversely proportional to tube radius because a narrower tube:

  1. A
    Allows the surface-tension effect to lift liquid higher
    Correct
  2. B
    Decreases adhesive force to zero
  3. C
    Removes gravity
  4. D
    Makes density vanish

Correct answer

Allows the surface-tension effect to lift liquid higher

Explanation

The same upward force acts over a smaller cross-section.

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