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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Capillarity MCQ

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CapillarityEasyQuestion 6487

Question

Capillary rise is due to:
  1. A
    Gravity
  2. B
    Viscosity
  3. C
    Surface tension and adhesion
    Correct
  4. D
    Pascal's law

Correct answer

Surface tension and adhesion

Explanation

Capillary rise/fall is caused by surface tension and adhesion between liquid and tube walls.

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