What is the phenomenon whereby a liquid in a small tube tends to move upward against the force of gravity?
a. Capillary action
b. Shear stress
c. Surface tension
d. Buoyancy
ANS: A
Capillary action is a phenomenon in which a liquid in a small tube moves upward against gravity.
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