Question

In a surface tension experiment with a capillary tube water rises up to 0.1m. If the same experiment is repeated on an artificial satellite which is revolving around the earth water will rise in capillary tube upto a height of

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given In a surface tension experiment with a capillary tube water rises up to 0.1 m. If the same experiment is repeated on an artificial satellite which is revolving around the earth water will rise in capillary tube up to a height of

• We know that height of capillary rise liquid is given by h = 2T / r ρ g.
• So T is surface tension, r is radius of capillary tube, ρ is density and g is acceleration due to gravity.  
• Now since acceleration due to gravity is negligible at the orbit where satellite is revolving around the earth, capillary rise will be very high.
• Since g ef = 0 in an artificial efficiency, the water will rise in a capillary tube up to height of full length.  

Answer 2

Answer:

In the satellite, geff becomes zero but the surface tension still prevails. Hence the water will experience only surface Tension force which will push it fully outward. Step by step solution by experts to help you in doubt clearance & scoring excellent marks in exams.