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The following observations were taken for determining surface tension of water by capillary tube method : Diameter, D=1.25×102m, Rise of water in capillary, h=1.45×102m. Taking g=9.80m/s2 and using the relation T=(rhg/2)×103N/m. What is the possible error in surface tension, T ?

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0.15%
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1.5%
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15%
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2.4%
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Solution

The correct option is B 1.5%
From the question,
T=rhg2×103
ΔTT=Δrr+Δhh
ΔTT=0.011.25+0.011.45
ΔTT=0.01489
In percentage, ΔTT=1.5%

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