1)

A uniform capillary tube of inner radius r is dipped vertically in to a beaker filled with water. The water rises  to a height  h in the capillary tube above the water surface in the beaker. The surface tension of the water is σ . The angle of contact between water and the wall of the capillary tube is θ . Ignore the mass of water in the meniscus. Which of the following statements is (are)  true ?


A) For a given material of the capillary tube, h decreases with increase in r

B) For a given material of the capillary tube , h is independent of σ

C) If this experiment is performed in a lift going up with a constant acceleration, then h decreases

D) h is proportional to contact angleθ

Answer:

Option (A,C)

Explanation:

h=2σcosθrρg

(a)hα1r

 (b) h depends upon  σ

(c)   If lift is going up with  constant acceleration

    geff=(g+a)h=2σcosθrρ(g+a)

    It means h decreases.

(d)  h is proportional cosθ