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Two capillary tubes of radii in the ratio $1:2$ are dipped in the same liquid. The ratio of heights through which the liquid will rise in the tubes is
Two capillary tubes of radii in the ratio $1:2$ are dipped in the same liquid. The ratio of heights through which the liquid will rise in the tubes is
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Capillary rise is inversely proportional to radius.
Updated On: Apr 24, 2026
- $1:1$
- $1:2$
- $1:4$
- $4:1$
- $2:1$
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Solution and Explanation
Concept:
• Capillary rise: \[ h \propto \frac{1}{r} \]
Step 1: Given radii ratio
\[ r_1 : r_2 = 1 : 2 \]
Step 2: Inverse relation
\[ h_1 : h_2 = \frac{1}{r_1} : \frac{1}{r_2} = r_2 : r_1 = 2 : 1 \] Final Conclusion:
Option (E)
• Capillary rise: \[ h \propto \frac{1}{r} \]
Step 1: Given radii ratio
\[ r_1 : r_2 = 1 : 2 \]
Step 2: Inverse relation
\[ h_1 : h_2 = \frac{1}{r_1} : \frac{1}{r_2} = r_2 : r_1 = 2 : 1 \] Final Conclusion:
Option (E)
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