Q. Which is the liquid that shows Capillary fall?

A
Mercury
B
Oil
C
Water
D
Kerosene
Solution:
  • Mercury have higher cohesive forces compared to adhesive forces.
  • So the molecules of mercury are attracted towards its own molecules and will not stick with capillary wall.
  • Level of mercury will fall because of higher attractive forces of surface molecules with inside molecules of mercury.
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