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It is because of the surface tension and cohesian of the molecules. It can be concave or convex.

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Principle behind reading at the lower meniscus?

Reading at the lower meniscus means taking the measurement from the bottom of the curved surface of a liquid in a graduated cylinder or similar container. This is done to ensure an accurate measurement by avoiding the distortion caused by surface tension that can occur at the top of the meniscus.


How is a meniscus used in measuring?

As the diameter of the container decreases, the meniscus becomes more pronounced. The meniscus may be convex (curving upward) or concave (curving downward). Most of the time you will find that the meniscus is concave. The most notable exception is the meniscus that forms from mercury. When taking measurement readings it is important that the reading is done properly. The following rules must be adhered to: I. Read the meniscus at eye level. Do not read the meniscus from above or below eye level. Significant measurement errors may occur II. Read the bottom of a concave meniscus and the top of a convex meniscus.


What is a curved surface on a liquid called?

A meniscus, but whether it has a positive curve or a negative one depends on whether it wets the glass.


What is the meniscus of honey?

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What is the lowest point of the water level in a graduated cylinder called?

It's called Ya Mum's Panis


What liquid's meniscus curve up?

Water's meniscus curves up. Mercury's meniscus curves down.


What part of the meniscus do you measure from?

You measure from the bottom curve of the meniscus.


What is the curved surface of a liquid called?

Meniscus


When water is in a container the surface of the water is curved this curve is called?

The meniscus - the upward curve of a liquid in a narrow vessel.Read more: When_water_is_ina_container_the_surface_of_the_water_is_curved_this_curve_is_called


Did you measure at the top of the meniscus or the bottom?

You measure at the bottom of the meniscus.


When was Omobranchus meniscus created?

Omobranchus meniscus was created in 1975.


What is a substance whose meniscus would curve downward?

Mercury's meniscus curves down. Water's meniscus curves up.