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Physics Fluid Mechanics Capallary Rise MCQ (Single Correct)

Two liquids which do not react chemically are placed in a bent tube a shown in figure. The heights of the liquids above their surface of separation are –

A
Directly proportional to their densities
B
Inversely proportional to their densities
C
Directly proportional to square of their densities
D
Equal

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The correct answer is:
B

The pressure at the interface must be same, calculated via either tube. Since, both tube are open

to the atmosphere, we must have

h 1 ρ 1 g = h 2 ρ 2 g

or h 1 ρ 1 = h 2 ρ 2

or h ρ = constant

or h ∝

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