KCET2021PhysicsMechanical Properties of Fluids
Two capillary tubes P and Q are dipped vertically in water. The height of water level in capillary tube P is 2 3 of the height in capillary tube Q . The ratio of their diameter is
Options
- A2: 3
- B3: 2
- C3: 4
- D4: 3
Correct answer
B. 3: 2
Step-by-step solution
As we know, height of capillary rise or fall of a liquid in a capillary tube is given as array ll & h= 2 T r g & h 1 r ...(i) array where, r is the radius of the capillary tube. Given, height of water level in capillary tube P= 2 3 height of water in capillary tube Q . array ll & h_ P = 2 3 h_ Q or & h_ P h_ Q = 2 3 array From Eq. (i), we can write h_ P h_ Q = r_ Q r_ P radius. So, ( diameter )_ P ( diameter )_ Q = 3 2