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The factor responsible for lower mercur...

The factor responsible for lower mercury level in a capillary tube is

A

high density

B

surface tension

C

liquid state

D

viscosity resistance

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D
It is due to viscosity resistance. The interparticle force between mercury atoms are stronger than the interparticle forces between mercury and glass.
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