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Capillary Action

The meniscus curve on a column of fluid in a capillary tube

The meniscus curve on a column of fluid in a capillary tube

The curvature of the surface at the top of a column of fluid in a narrow tube is caused by the relative strength of the forces responsible for the surface tension of the fluid (cohesive forces) and the adhesive forces to the walls of the container.

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