Physics & Math · Chapter 4: Fluids

Question

A ____ meniscus forms when the cohesive forces of the liquid are greater than the adhesive forces.

Answer

A convex meniscus forms when the cohesive forces of the liquid are greater than the adhesive forces.
A convex meniscus forms when the cohesive forces of the liquid are greater than the adhesive forces.
Note: (B) is convex. The liquid prefers sticking to itself over sticking to the walls of the container.
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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