JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2006

  • question_answer
    The most important force which pulls water up in tall trees is:

    A)  imbibition force

    B)  osmotic force

    C)  cohesive force

    D)  electromagnetic force

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The most important force which pulls water up in the tall trees is the cohesive (inter-molecular) force between \[{{H}_{2}}O\] molecules. It also helps in maintaining the continuity of water column in tall trees.


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