Question

One end of a towel dips into a bucket full of water and other end hangs over the bucket. It is found that after some time the towel becomes fully wet. It happens

• A. Because viscosity of eater is high
• B. Because of the capillary action of cotton threads
• C. Because of gravitational force
• D. Because of evaporation of water

Answer 1

The correct option is B Because of the capillary action of cotton threads

Capillary action of water is possible on clothes as they have stronger adhesive forces which leads to vise to water when one end of cloth is dipped in it.