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Q. The meniscus of mercury in a capillary glass tube, is

J & K CETJ & K CET 2007

Solution:

Due to its adhesive nature, mercury depresses below the free surface of the liquid at the point of contact in the container (as shown in figure) when the capillary tube is dipped in it.

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