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Physics Surface Tension Capillarity Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 12, 2026

During capillary rise of a liquid in a capillary tube, the surface of contact that remains constant is of

A
Glass and liquid
B
Air and glass
C
Air and liquid
D
All of these

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The correct answer is:
A
In a capillary tube, when a liquid rises due to capillary action, the interaction occurs primarily between the liquid (such as water) and the walls of the tube (which is often glass).
Step 1: The liquid molecules adhere to the surface of the glass due to adhesive forces, while cohesive forces exist among the liquid molecules.
Step 2: The contact surface between the liquid and the glass wall is where these forces play a significant role. This is the primary factor causing the rise of the liquid in the tube.
Step 3: Although there is interaction with air, it does not directly contribute to the capillary rise as much as the interaction between the liquid and the glass does.
Thus, the surface of contact that remains constant primarily involves the glass and the liquid.
Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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