36. The capillary rise of a liquid in a tube can be decreased by:
a) Decreasing the diameter of the tube
b) Decreasing the angle of contact
c) Decreasing the viscosity of the liquid
d) Decreasing the temperature of the liquid
Answer: b) Decreasing the angle of contact
37. The capillary rise of a liquid in a tube is directly proportional to:
a) Surface tension
b) Cohesion
c) Adhesion
d) The density of the liquid
Answer: a) Surface tension
38. The shape of a meniscus in a capillary tube is influenced by:
a) Surface tension
b) Adhesion
c) Cohesion
d) All of the above
Answer: a) Surface tension
39. The ability of a liquid to wet a solid surface is determined by:
a) Surface tension
b) Adhesion
c) Cohesion
d) All of the above
Answer: b) Adhesion
40. The surface tension of a liquid is affected by:
a) Temperature
b) Pressure
c) Impurities
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above