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35. Derive an expression for the rise of liquid in a capillary tube and show that the height of liquidcolumn supported is inversely proportional to the curvature of the tube. |
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⭑The phenomenon of RISE and fall of liquid in a capillary tube is KNOWN as Capillary Action. ⭑It is experimentally found that PRESSURE below concave surface is less than 2T/R from pressure just above it. In order to compensate this pressure DIFFERENCE liquid RISES inside capillary tube. According to concept; |
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