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What factors affecting the height of water in a thin tube?
How does surface tension affect the height of water in a tube?
Surface tension is the force that causes the surface of a liquid to contract. In a thin tube, this force creates a concave meniscus at the surface of the water, which reduces the height of the water in the tube. The narrower the tube, the greater the effect of surface tension on the water's height.