Physics, asked by shazinshaz231, 2 months ago

mercury undergoes cappilary depression. explain the reason for capillary depression

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Answered by urja8

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When the adhesive force of the liquid with the wall of the container is less than the cohesive force of the liquid then we observe the capillary depression. Mercury is a liquid that shows capillary depression. Mercury does not wet the walls of the container.

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