Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 8 (Q.No. 11)
11.
When a tube of smaller diameter is dipped in water, the water rises in the tube with an upward __________ surface.
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Sid said:
6 years ago
If capillary tube dipped in water the water will raise in the tube so there is a concave shape formed when water raised. If it is dipped in mercury then hg falls due to cohesive forces then there is a convex shape formed.
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