Q.

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: If a capillary tube is immersed first in cold water and then in hot water, the height of capillary rise will be smaller in hot water:
Statement II: If a capillary tube is immersed first in cold water and then in hot water, the height of capillary rise will be smaller in cold water:
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below

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a

Statement I is false but Statement II is true 

b

Statement I is true but Statement II is False 

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

d

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Capillary rise is given by h=2Tcosθρgr
Surface Tension hot liquid is less than that of it’s cold liquid, radius of capillary tube increases when dipped in hot liquid

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Given below are two statements:Statement I: If a capillary tube is immersed first in cold water and then in hot water, the height of capillary rise will be smaller in hot water:Statement II: If a capillary tube is immersed first in cold water and then in hot water, the height of capillary rise will be smaller in cold water:In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below