A vertical glass capillary tube open at both ends contains some water. Which of the following shapes may be taken by the water in the tube

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The correct option is D

The two liquid surface must provide a net upward force due to suface tension to balance the weight of the liquid column

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A vertical glass capillary tube open at both ends contains some water. Which of the following shapes may be taken by the water in the tube

The correct option is D The two liquid surface must provide a net upward force due to suface tension to balance the weight of the liquid column

The correct option is D

The two liquid surface must provide a net upward force due to suface tension to balance the weight of the liquid column