Capillary action

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1. a force that causes liquids to rise or fall when inside very small tubular spaces.


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Example of capillary action. Source: http://mrsortbiology.com



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Demonstration of water rising through tube due to capillary action. Source: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/