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How does the height to which water is lifted in a capillary tube relate to adhesion and the weight of the water lifted?
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Adhesion is the attractive force between two unlike substances. In the case of a capillary tube, it is the force between the water molecules and the molecules of the capillary tube. This force pulls the water upwards in the tube. Show more…
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