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What is the shape when a non-wetting liquid is placed in a capillary tube

A

Concave upward

B

Convex upward

C

Concave downward

D

Convex downward

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The correct Answer is:
B
Since for such liquid (Non-wetting) angle of contact is obtuse and shape is convex upward.
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