A) Liquid will form fountain
B) Liquid will not rise
C) The meniscus will adjust itself so that the water does not spill
D) None of these
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
If the length of the tube h' is less h, it is found that the liquid does not overflow. In a tube of insufficient length, the liquid rises upto the top of the tube and increases the radius of curvature of its meniscus to a value R', so that |
i.e., smaller the length (h') of the tube, greater will be the radius of curvature (R') of the meniscus but the liquid will never overflow. |
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