Can Different Radii of Pipes Affect the Height of Liquid in a Tank?

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Different radii of pipes do affect the height of liquid in a tank, as the height of rise varies inversely with the radius. However, noticeable differences in height are only significant with capillary tubes, typically in the millimeter range, rather than larger pipes. In a static system, the pressure at the same height in connected pipes will equalize, resulting in the same liquid height regardless of pipe radius. To create a situation with different heights, one would need to manipulate other variables, such as pressure differences. Ultimately, the radius alone does not lead to differing liquid heights in standard pipe setups.
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if i put two pipes in atank of some liquid and fill it up, will the height of the liquid be different in the pipes if the radios will be different?
if not how can i create asituation so the height of the liquid will be different?
 
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Radios?!

Zz.
 
I think the OP means "radius" or "radii".

Yes, the height of rise is a function (it varies inversely) of the radius of the pipe. However, note that there will be no noticeable rise if the radius is more than a centimeter or so, for a typical liquid. To see a significant height difference you should use capillary tubes (not pipes) with radii that are in the mm range.
 
thanks you were right it was radius:)
 
ZapperZ said:
Radios?!

Zz.

I think he means "televisions"
 
Nissan said:
if i put two pipes in atank of some liquid and fill it up, will the height of the liquid be different in the pipes if the radios will be different?
if not how can i create asituation so the height of the liquid will be different?
[Assuming I understand your question...] You can't. Pressure is what determines the height of the water in the two pipes. As long as they are connected to a static system, they will have the same pressure at the same height - ie, exactly the same as the height of the water in the tank next to them.
 
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