Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Some Mechanical Properties of Matter
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Some Mechanical Properties of Matter
Which of the graphs below could represent the relationship between...
Which of the graphs below could represent the relationship between the capillary rise and the radius of the capillary?

Options
- Ad
- Bb
- Ca
- Dc
Correct answer
D. c
Step-by-step solution
The capillary rise in a tube of radius is given by Jurin's law:
where is the surface tension, is the contact angle, is the density of the liquid, and is the acceleration due to gravity.
For a given liquid and capillary tube material, the terms , , , and are constant. Thus, the relationship between and is:
This indicates that is inversely proportional to , and the equation represents a rectangular hyperbola.
Looking at the given graphs, curve 'c' is a rectangular hyperbola, which correctly represents this inverse relationship.
where is the surface tension, is the contact angle, is the density of the liquid, and is the acceleration due to gravity.
For a given liquid and capillary tube material, the terms , , , and are constant. Thus, the relationship between and is:
This indicates that is inversely proportional to , and the equation represents a rectangular hyperbola.
Looking at the given graphs, curve 'c' is a rectangular hyperbola, which correctly represents this inverse relationship.