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Q.

A capillary tube of radius' r' is lowered into water whose surface tension is ' α ' and density 'd'.The liquid rises to a height. Assume that the contact angle is Zero. Choose the correct statement(s):

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a

Magnitude of work done by force of surface tension is 4πα2dg

b

Magnitude of work done by force of surface tension is 2πα2dg

c

Potential energy acquired by the water is2πα2dg

d

The amount of heat developed is2πα2dg

answer is A, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

h=2αdgr

hence work done by force of surface tension is

Ws=α×2πr×h=4πα2dg

But centre of mass of liquid in the capillary tube is at a height h / 2. Hence potencial energy gained

=Mgh2=πr2×h×d×g×h2  =2πα2dg

Hence work done by gravity =-2πα2dg= Amount of heat developed =2πα2dg

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