10 Questions
What is the primary driving force behind capillary action?
Surface tension and adhesive forces
What is the origin of the term 'capillary'?
Latin word meaning 'of or resembling hair'
Which material does NOT demonstrate capillary action?
Non-porous sand
Who was the first recorded person to observe capillary action?
Leonardo da Vinci
What did Robert Boyle report about capillary action in 1660?
Some inquisitive French Men observed water ascending in a capillary tube
What is the primary cause of capillary action?
Surface tension and adhesive forces between the liquid and container wall
What did Robert Boyle report about capillary action in 1660?
He reported that 'some inquisitive French Men' observed water ascending in a capillary tube
What is the etymology of the term 'capillary'?
It comes from the Latin word 'capillaris', meaning 'of or resembling hair'
What did Leonardo da Vinci contribute to the understanding of capillary action?
He made the first recorded observation of capillary action
Which materials demonstrate capillary action?
Paper, plaster, sand, and biological cells
Test your knowledge on the phenomenon of capillary action, where liquids flow in narrow spaces without external forces. Learn about its applications in various materials and how it is observed in everyday objects.
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