MHT CET · Physics · Mechanical Properties of Fluids

If a capillary tube of radius \(1 \mathrm{~mm}\) is immersed in water, the mass of water rising in the capillary tube is \(\mathrm{m}\). If the radius of the capillary tube is doubled, then the mass of water that rises in the same capillary tube will be

A \(3 \mathrm{~m}\)
B \(\mathrm{m} / 2\)
C \(\mathrm{m}\)
D \(2 \mathrm{~m}\)

Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(D) \(2 \mathrm{~m}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

For capillary rise, \(h_1 r_1=h_2 r_2\)
\(\therefore \frac{h_2}{h_1}=\frac{r_1}{r_2}=\frac{1}{2}\)
And \(m=\pi r^2 h_1 \rho\) and \(M=p(2 r)^2 \times h_2 \times \rho\)
\(\begin{aligned} & \therefore \frac{M^{\prime}}{M}=\left(\frac{2 r}{r}\right)^2 \times\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)=4 \times \frac{1}{2}=2 \\ & \therefore M=2 \mathrm{~m}\end{aligned}\)

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

Same subject

Explore more questions on app

From MHT CET

Explore more questions on app