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    The phenomenon of rise or fall of liquid level in a capillarity tube is called as capillarity. In non-wetting liquids (e.g. mercury), what is the rela
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    The phenomenon of rise or fall of liquid level in a capillarity tube is called as capillarity. In non-wetting liquids (e.g. mercury), what is the relation between cohesion of mercury and adhesion between mercury and capillary tube?

    A.

    Cohesion is lesser than adhesion.

    B.

    Cohesion is equal to adhesion.

    C.

    Cohesion is greater than adhesion.

    D.

    No relation between cohesion and adhesion.

    Correct option is C

    The phenomenon of rise or fall of liquid level in a capillarity tube is called as capillarity. In non-wetting liquids Cohesion is Greater than adhesion.

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