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General Knowledge · Q851

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 851

Q851

Which of the following is a result of Surface tension ?

A.
Gravitational pull
B.
Viscosity
C.
Capillary action
Answer
D.
Radiation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Capillary action is the result of adhesion and surface tension. Adhesion of water to the walls of a vessel will cause an upward force on the liquid at the edges and result in a meniscus which turns upward. The surface tension acts to hold the surface intact, so instead of just the edges moving upward, the whole liquid surface is dragged upward.