Want to know effect of differnet material on capillary action

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The discussion centers on the effect of different materials on capillary action, specifically focusing on capillary rise in various liquids such as water, mercury, and glycerin. Participants seek practical and calculated values for the height of liquid rise in capillary tubes.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests information on the effect of different materials on capillary rise and seeks simple explanations and practical values for various liquids.
  • Another participant shares a link that may provide helpful information regarding surface tension and its relation to capillary action.
  • A different participant expresses a similar need for specific values of capillary rise for water, mercury, and other liquids.
  • One participant mentions an equation that can be used to calculate capillary rise based on density, contact angle, and surface tension, suggesting that these values are available online.
  • Another participant criticizes the original poster for posting homework questions in the forum.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

No consensus exists, as participants express varying needs for information and resources, and there is a mix of requests for help and criticism regarding homework postings.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific values for capillary rise, and there are unresolved questions regarding the definitions and parameters needed for calculations.

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Hey,

I need to know the effect ( capillary rise) due to different materials on capillary action.

Also, what is the reason behind it, not so complex, just in simple language.

It will be more good if I'll get the practical and calculated values of height in capillary tube of different substances, such as water, mercury, glycerin, and 2 to 3 liquids more..

Thnx in advance, please help soon..
 
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Well, I also need the values of capillary rise of water, mercury and some more liquids with any standard capillary.. Can anyone provide it to me please
 
The link I posted has an equation by which you can deduce it from density, contact angle and surface tension. Each of those should have values published on the net for various liquids.
 
Whyonlyme, please stop posting your homework in the science forums.
 

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