What is capillarity? Give some applications of capillarity.
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The rise and fall of liquid in a capillary tube is called capillarity.
APPLICATIONS. 1)towels soak water on account of capillarity.
2)Oil rises in the long narrow spaces between the threads of the wick as they act as a capillary.
APPLICATIONS. 1)towels soak water on account of capillarity.
2)Oil rises in the long narrow spaces between the threads of the wick as they act as a capillary.
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Capillarity is the tendency of a liquid in a capillary tube or an absorbent material to rise and fall as a result of surface tension.
Explanation:
Capillarity occurs when the adhesion forces to the walls is stronger than the cohesion force within the liquid's mollecules.
Capillarity has got many applications among them being:
- Spread of lubrication oil.
- Movement of water from the roots to other parts of the plant through vascular bundles.
- Cotton clothing has got pores which act as capillaries for sweat.
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