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Physics Surface Tension Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

In a 18 cm long capillary tube water rises upto 16.3 cm height. If tube is cut at a height of 12 cm then:

A
Water will eject out as fountain from capillary tube.
B
Water will remain at 12 cm in capillary tube
C
Height of water in capillary tube will be 10.3 cm
D
Level of water will fall down from capillary tube

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The correct answer is:
B

As if length of capillary tube is insufficient then water will rise in capillary tube upto its upper

end and radius of meniscus will adjust automatically.

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