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The end of a capillary tube is immersed into a liquid. Liquid slowly rises in the tube up to some height. Then, the capillary - fluid system

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Will absorb heat
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Will release heat
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Will not be involved in any heat transfer
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Nothing can be said
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Solution

The correct option is B Will release heat
As the liquid rises in the capillary tube, mechanical energy is stored in it. But due to viscosity/frictional force, some energy is dissipated as heat.

So, due to viscous nature of the liquid, capillary - fluid system will release heat.

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