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In a capillary tube of radius R, a straight thin metal wire of radius r (R > r) is inserted symmetrically and one end of the combination is dipped vertically in water such that the lower end of the combination is at same level. The rise of water in the capillary tube is



[ T= surface tension of water, ρ = density of water, g = gravitational acceleration]
PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsMHT CETMHT CET 2016
Options:
  • A TR+rρg
  • B 2TR+rρg
  • C 2TR-rρg
  • D R-rρgT
Solution:
2416 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 2TR-rρg
h=2TcosθρgR-r
For cos θ=0,   h=2TρgR-r

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