Given below are two statements: Statement I: If a capillary…

Physics Fluid Mechanics Statement Based MCQ (Single Correct)

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: If a capillary tube is immersed first in cold water and then in hot water, the height of capillary rise will be smaller in hot water.

Statement II: If a capillary tube is immersed first in cold water and then in hot water, the height of capillary rise will be smaller in cold water.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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The correct answer is:

Surface tension will be less as temperature increases

Height of capillary rise will be smaller in hot water and larger in cold water.

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