Physics & Math · Chapter 4: Fluids

Question

A concave meniscus forms when the ____e forces.

Answer

A concave meniscus forms when the adhesive forces of the liquid are greater than the cohesive forces.
A concave meniscus forms when the adhesive forces of the liquid are greater than the cohesive forces.
Note: (A) is concave. The liquid prefers sticking to the wall than to sticking to itself.
Note: (A) A concave meniscus (more common); (B) A convex (backwards) meniscus. The dotted line indicates where measurements of depth or volume should be taken with each type of meniscus.

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