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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>
http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/edu/dees/ees/climate/slides/cap_rise.gif <br><br>
http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/edu/dees/ees/climate/slides/cap_rise.gif <br><br>
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>

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

capilaryaction.jpg

Example of capillary action.
Source: http://mrsortbiology.com

cap_rise.gif

Demonstration of water rising through tube due to capillary action.
Source: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/