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Example of capillary action.<br>Source: http://mrsortbiology.com<br><br> | Example of capillary action.<br>Source: http://mrsortbiology.com<br><br> | ||
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Demonstration of water rising through tube due to capillary action. <br>Source: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/<br><br> | Demonstration of water rising through tube due to capillary action. <br> | ||
Source: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/<br><br> |
Revision as of 13:11, 14 March 2006
1. a force that causes liquids to rise or fall when inside very small tubular spaces.
Example of capillary action.
Source: http://mrsortbiology.com
Demonstration of water rising through tube due to capillary action.
Source: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/