Capillarity is a phenomenon only in water

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Capillarity is not exclusive to water; it can occur in all fluids, influenced by interfacial energy and contact angles. The discussion highlights that capillary effects, such as capillary rise and Marangoni flow, are observable in various liquids. The phenomenon is driven by the interactions between the fluid and the surrounding surfaces, not just the properties of water. Understanding these principles can enhance insights into fluid dynamics in different contexts. Therefore, capillarity is a broader phenomenon applicable to multiple fluids beyond just water.
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Capillarity is a phenomenon that only happens in the water?

[PLAIN]http://courses.soil.ncsu.edu/ssc012/Graphics/watermol.gif

[PLAIN]http://courses.soil.ncsu.edu/ssc012/Graphics/watermol2.gif

[PLAIN]http://courses.soil.ncsu.edu/ssc012/Graphics/capilarity.gif

At left, the water colunm is minor than the right collunm...
Capilarity is a electric effect? But, the water entropy may be oriented by glass channel?

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http://courses.soil.ncsu.edu/ssc012/Lecture/topic9.htm"
 
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Capillary flow is a common phenomenon, driven by interfacial energy and the contact angle. All fluids can show capillary-driven flow effects (capillary rise, Marangoni flow, etc).
 


Thanks, Andy!


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