Hydraulics - Engineering

Q1:

Capillary rise of water is

A directly proportional to surface tension

B inversely proportional to water density

C inversely proportional to diameter of the tube

D All of these.

ANS:D - All of these.

The capillary rise of water is influenced by several factors:

  1. Surface tension: Capillary rise is directly proportional to surface tension. Higher surface tension results in greater capillary rise.
  2. Water density: Capillary rise is inversely proportional to water density. Lower water density results in greater capillary rise.
  3. Diameter of the tube: Capillary rise is inversely proportional to the diameter of the tube. Smaller diameter tubes result in greater capillary rise.