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Physics Surface Tension Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

Water rises to a height of 16.3 cm in a capillary of height 18 cm above the water level. If the tube is cut at a height of 12 cm

A
Water will come as a fountain from the capillary tube
B
Water will stay at a height of 12 cm in the capillary tube
C
The height of the water in the capillary will be 10.3 cm
D
Water will flow down the sides of the capillary tube

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The correct answer is:
B

Because if the length available is less than required, then water will rise upto available height

and adjust its radius of curvature.

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