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http://mrsortbiology.com/videoch2/capilaryaction.jpg<br>
http://mrsortbiology.com/videoch2/capilaryaction.jpg<br>
Example of capillary action.
Example of capillary action<br>
Source: http://mrsortbiology.com
Source: http://mrsortbiology.com



Revision as of 13:49, 5 October 2005


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/