Explain the phenomenon of capillarity. What factors determine the rise or fall of a liquid in a capillary tube?

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According to the mechanical properties of fluids class 11, the liquid's ability to flow in narrow spaces in opposition to external forces like gravity, without assistance is called the capillarity or capillary action.
When the liquid rises or falls in a narrow tube (capillary tube), it is called capi

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