Q. In a capillary rise experiment, the water level rises to a height of 5 cm. If the same capillary tube is placed in water such that only 3 cm of the tube projects outside the water level, then
A) water will begin to overflow through the capillary
B) angle of contact decreases
C) angle of contact increases
D) water will rise to a level less than 3 cm
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: water will rise to a level less than 3 cm.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.