Question

Two capillary tubes A and B of diameter 1 mm and 2 mm respectively are dipped vertically in a liquid. If the capillary rise in A is 6 cm, the capillary rise in B is

• A. 4 cm
• B. 3 cm.
• C. 6 cm
• D. 2 cm

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 3 cm.

• h_Ax d_A =h_Bxd_B

• _6x1=h_Bx2

• h_b=6/2=3