Q102 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 2) · Physics

Three liquids of densities, ρ1, ρ2 and ρ3 (with, ρ1>ρ2>ρ3), having the same value of surface tension,T , rise to the same height in three identical capillaries. The angles of contact, θ1, θ2 and θ3 obey

  • A
    π2>θ1>θ2>θ3≥0
  • Correct answer
    B
    0≤θ1<θ2<θ3<π2
  • C
    π2<θ1<θ2<θ3<π
  • D
    π>θ1>θ2>θ3>π2

Solution

h=2Tcosθrρg.

⇒ρ∝cosθ (as T, hand r are constants).

Therefore, ρ↑⇒θ↓.

θ1<θ2<θ3

The liquid is rising, so, 0≤θ1<θ2<θ3<π2.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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