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1. a force that causes liquids to rise or fall when inside very small tubular spaces.<br>
1. a force that causes liquids to rise or fall when inside very small tubular spaces.<br><br>


 
https://www.scienceworld.ca/sites/default/files/CapillaryAction1.jpg<br><br>
http://mrsortbiology.com/videoch2/capilaryaction.jpg<br>
Example of capillary action in plants.<br><br>
Example of capillary action.
Source: https://www.scienceworld.ca/resources/activities/capillary-action<br><br>
Source: http://mrsortbiology.com
 
 
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http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/edu/dees/ees/climate/slides/cap_rise.gif <br>
Demonstration of water rising through tube due to capillary action. Source: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/

Latest revision as of 15:01, 6 July 2017


1. a force that causes liquids to rise or fall when inside very small tubular spaces.

CapillaryAction1.jpg

Example of capillary action in plants.

Source: https://www.scienceworld.ca/resources/activities/capillary-action