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Q. The rise of a liquid in a capillary tube is due to:

States of Matter

Solution:

The rise of a liquid in a capillary tube is due to surface tension. It is also known as capillary action. Surface tension is the force acting per unit length perpendicular to the line drawn on the surface of liquid. Soaps and detergents reduce surface tension of water. Hence, they are used for cleaning clothes and utensils