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Capillary action is a process powered by adhesion that causes water molecules to move upward through a narrow tube such as the stem of a plant. The adhesive force allows them to attach to the vessel walls.
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∙ 12y agoThe adhesion of water to polar surfaces and the cohesion of water to itself allows for the formation of the water column in a tube made of a polar substance. The thinner the tube, the stronger the force of capillary action.
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∙ 12y agoIt ablitiy to move aganist the direction of gravity in a narrow tube.
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∙ 10y agoThe stronger the forces the increase in the caplillarity
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Why is capillary action insufficient to move water through a plant?
Capillary action is not sufficient to lift water against gravity after certain height .
5. what is most responsible for the movement of water from the roots to the leaves of a tall tree A. Adhesion B. Capillary action C. Cohesion D. Gravity E. Surface tension?
Water flows upward in a tree from the root to the leaves through the xylem. This is mainly accomplished by capillary action.
Through which plant cells does water move by capillary action?
Osmisis draws water from the soil into the root hair of the root of the plant. Capillary action, osmotic pressure and transpirational draw then ensure that water (and disolved nutrients) move upward through the plant.
Water can creep up thin tubes in?
Water can creep up thin tubes In
Capillary action is a product of?
Adhesion
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 phenomenon responsible for newspaper soaking up water?
capillary action
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.
Capillary action occurs when water rises from the water table into?
The capillary fringe
What the hypothesis for the capillary action?
Capillary action will pull water up the stem to the flower and into the petals.
A consequence of the surface tension of water is?
The surface tension of water is responsible for the cohesive properties it exhibits. For example, capillary action is a consequence of surface tension.
What is capillary action. Why is capillary action extremely important for plants?
Water uses capillary action to "climb" up plant vessels through cohesion and adhesion, which allows the water to be transported throughout the plant.
Why is capillary action insufficient to move water through a plant?
Capillary action is not sufficient to lift water against gravity after certain height .
5. what is most responsible for the movement of water from the roots to the leaves of a tall tree A. Adhesion B. Capillary action C. Cohesion D. Gravity E. Surface tension?
Water flows upward in a tree from the root to the leaves through the xylem. This is mainly accomplished by capillary action.
Which property of water results in a meniscus?
Adhesion due to the polarity of the water molecule.
What property of water gives rise to capillary action?
Cohesion force among the molecules of water allows for capillary action in plants.
What sentence could you use for the word capillary action?
Water is transferred from the roots to the leaves through the stem by capillary action.
