Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
In the diagram shown above of a vertical capillary tube inserted into an open vessel of water, if the radius of the tube is halved, what happens to the height to which the water rises?
A
The height doubles.
B
The height remains the same.
C
The height halves.
D
The height becomes four times.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the principles of capillary action, the height to which the liquid rises is inversely proportional to the radius of the tube. Thus, halving the radius will double the height.
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