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The rise of a liquid in a capillary tube does not depend upon

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Angle of contact

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Density of the liquid

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Radius of the capillary tube

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Atmospheric pressure

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Solution

The correct option is D Atmospheric pressure
The rise of a liquid in a capillary tube does not depend on atmospheric pressure as it is solely a cohesive & adhesive forces balancing phenomenon.

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