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Chapter 11, Problem 66

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Problem 66PE

Calculate the ratio of the heights to which water and mercury are raised by capillary action in the same glass tube.

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QUESTION:

Problem 66PE

Calculate the ratio of the heights to which water and mercury are raised by capillary action in the same glass tube.

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Solution to 66PE

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We have to calculate the ratio of capillary rise by water and mercury in the same glass tube.

The capillary rise of a liquid in a tube is given by,

 is the capillary rise

 is the surface tension of the liquid

 is the fluid density

 is the radius of the tube

 is the contact angle that the liquid makes with the tube.

 is acceleration due to gravity.

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