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Question

Physics Question on Surface tension

Liquid will rise in capillary tube if angle of contact is

A

acute

B

obtuse

C

equal to 9090^{\circ}

D

always

Answer

acute

Explanation

Solution

If the angle of contact θ\theta is acute (i.e., θ90)\theta \,90^{\circ}), liquid will fall in a capillary tube