Question
Physics Question on mechanical properties of fluid
Water rises to a height h in capillary tube. If the length of capillary tube above the surface of water is made less than h, then
A
water rises upto a point a little below the top and stays there.
B
water does not rise at all.
C
water rises upto the tip of capillary tube and then starts overflowing like a fountain.
D
water rises upto the top of capillary tube and stays there without overflowing.
Answer
water rises upto the top of capillary tube and stays there without overflowing.
Explanation
Solution
Water will not overflow but will change its
radius of curvature