In a surface tension experiment with a capillary tube water rises up to 0.1m. if the same experiment is repeated on an artificial satellite which is revolving around the earth. The rise of water in a capillary tube will be
A
0.1m
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
9.8m
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
0.98
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Full length of capillary tube
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is D Full length of capillary tube If the experiment is conducted in space i.e. at zero gravity then water will cover / fill the whole column to minimize the surface tension.