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In the glass capillary tube, the shape of the surface of the liquid depends upon
PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsNEET
Options:
  • A only on the cohesive force of liquid molecules
  • B only on the adhesive force between the molecules of glass and liquid
  • C only on relative cohesive and adhesive force between the atoms
  • D neither on cohesive nor on adhesive force
Solution:
2407 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: only on relative cohesive and adhesive force between the atoms


cosθ=TSA-TSLTLA

From this diagram, angle of contact depends on surface tension due to solid, liquid and gas(air) all the three

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