PHYSICS
JAMB 2013 - Question 23
Physics 2013 JAMB Past Questions - Question 23: The rise or fall of a liquid in a narrow tube is because of the
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
The rise and fall of a liquid in anarrow tube is due to surface tension of the liquid.
The rise or fall of a liquid in a narrow tube is due to the phenomenon known as capillary action. Capillary action occurs when the adhesive forces between the liquid molecules and the tube's surface are stronger than the cohesive forces between the liquid molecules themselves. This imbalance of forces causes the liquid to either rise or fall in the tube, depending on the specific conditions.
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