NEETPhysicsMechanical Properties of Fluids
Does surface tension alone account for the supply of water to the top of all trees?
Options
- AYes, because the capillaries in trees can effectively transport water to great heights.
- BNo, as surface tension can only allow the sap to rise up to a limited height.
- CYes, since the surface tension is strong enough to push water to the top of all trees.
- DNo, because the capillaries' radius is too small to facilitate the rise of water to the top of tall trees.
Correct answer
B. No, as surface tension can only allow the sap to rise up to a limited height.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) No, as surface tension can only allow the sap to rise up to a limited height.