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The quantity on which the rise of liquid in a capillary tube does not depend is:

A

Density of liquid

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radius of capillary tube

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C

angle of contact

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atmospheric pressure

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Solution

The correct option is C atmospheric pressure
The atmosphere applies same pressure on the liquid inside the capillary and outside the capillary. Thus, giving no impact on water pressure change.

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