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The adhesive intermolecular forces between the substance rising (the one experiencing capillary action) and the container (typically a capillary).
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What has greatest capillary action?
The narrower the bore of the tube ,the greater is the capillary action. For example :A sponge retains water (on being dipped in water)is due to capillary action.
How does juice rise in a pipe?
due to capillary action
Why does blotting paper absorb ink?
Due to Capillary Action.
Which property of water results in a meniscus?
Adhesion due to the polarity of the water molecule.
Do polar or non polar liquids have a greater capillary action?
polar liquids have a greater capillary action due to the adhesion and cohesion of polar substances such as water
How does capillary action allow water to climb up sides of a straw?
The capillary action allows water to climb up sides of a straw due to adhesive forces.
Why is a solid moved along by a gas?
This is due to capillary action and the rules of solubility and polarity.
Is capillary action a product of adhesion?
The adhesive force of wetting liquids specially water is responsible for capillary action, the capillary action is not possible for Mercury.
What is the disadvantage of capillary action?
Capillary action is bad if you want to keep two liquids separate. Capillary action is difficult to control in terms of flow rate.
What the hypothesis for the capillary action?
Capillary action will pull water up the stem to the flower and into the petals.
How does capillary action assist plants?
Capillary action is important for moving water (and all of the things that are dissolved in it) around. It is defined as the movement of water within the spaces of a porous material due to the forces of adhesion, cohesion, and surface tension.Plants and trees couldn't thrive without capillary action. The roots are capable of carrying water from the soil up into the plant.
What would be A good sentence for capillary action?
A paper towel absorbing liquid is an example of capillary action.
