Properties Of Solids And Liquids Question 377
Question: Consider a liquid contained in a vessel. The liquid solid adhesive force is very weak as compared to the cohesive force in the liquid. The shape of the liquid surface near the solid shall be [MNR 1994]
Options:
A) Horizontal
B) Almost vertical
C) Concave
D)Convex
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Cohesive force > Adhesive force, so shape of liquid surface near the solid would be convex. For example mercury surface in glass capillary is convex.
