What happens if we put a hole in a capillary tube?

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Drilling a hole in a capillary tube affects the behavior of the liquid inside, depending on whether the hole is made before or after the liquid rises. The orientation of the tube and the direction of drilling are crucial factors influencing liquid dynamics. A hole's diameter relative to the capillary's diameter can impact the liquid's ability to rise and maintain pressure. Some participants suggest that creating holes could potentially support a higher column of liquid by equalizing pressure from a depression to atmospheric levels. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the interplay between pressure, liquid dynamics, and the structural integrity of the capillary tube.
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case 1)The hole is drilled before the liquid rises
case 2) the hole is drilled after the liquid rises
 
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What is the orientation of the capillary tube?
Which direction do you drill the hole?
Compared with the capillary, what is the diameter of the hole?

Do you think a higher column of liquid might be supported if there are holes through the tube because it raises the pressure in the fluid column from a depression to atmospheric pressure?
 

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