$A$ narrow glass capillary tube of radius $1.00 \ mm$ is dipped in a trough containing mercury. The amount by which the level of mercury dips down relative to the normal level outside the tube will be approximately $..... \ mm$.
$[$Surface tension of mercury at room temperature $= 0.465 \ N/m$,density of mercury $= 13.6 \times 10^3 \ kg/m^3$,angle of contact with glass $= 135^{\circ}$,$g = 9.8 \ m/s^2]$

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $8$

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ glass capillary of radius $0.35 \ mm$ is inclined at $60^{\circ}$ with the vertical in water. The length of the water column in the capillary is (surface tension of water $= 7 \times 10^{-2} \ N/m$,acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \ m/s^2$,$\cos 0^{\circ} = 1$,$\cos 60^{\circ} = 0.5$,density of water $\rho = 10^3 \ kg/m^3$) (in $cm$)

$A$ $U$-tube is such that the diameter of one limb is $0.4\,mm$ and that of the other is $d\,mm$. If the surface tension of water contained in the tube is $0.07\,N/m$ and the difference in the levels of liquid in the limbs is $3.6\,cm$,then the value of $d$ is:

Difficult
View Solution

Water rises in a capillary tube to a height such that the upward force of surface tension balances the downward force of $75 \times 10^{-4} \ N$ due to the weight of the water. If the surface tension of water is $12 \times 10^{-2} \ N/m$,the internal circumference of the capillary must be:

In a vessel, equal masses of alcohol (specific gravity $0.8$) and water are mixed together. A capillary tube of radius $1 \, mm$ is dipped vertically in it. If the mixture rises to a height of $5 \, cm$ in the capillary tube, the surface tension of the mixture is ....... $dyne/cm$.

Difficult
View Solution

$A$ vertical glass capillary tube of radius $r$ open at both ends contains some water (surface tension $T$ and density $\rho$). If $L$ be the length of the water column,then:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo