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What is the term for the phenomenon where a liquid rises in a narrow tube against gravity? (2019)
  1. Capillarity
  2. Viscosity
  3. Surface Tension
  4. Hydrostatic Pressure

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the phenomenon where a liquid rises in a narrow tube against gravity? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that liquids usually flow downwards due to gravity.
  • Step 2: Learn that in some cases, liquids can move upwards in narrow spaces.
  • Step 3: Recognize that this upward movement happens in thin tubes or small spaces.
  • Step 4: Identify the term used to describe this upward movement of liquid against gravity.
  • Step 5: Conclude that this phenomenon is called capillarity.
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