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2A20.10 - Capillary Action

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​2A20.10 - Capillary Action

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Title2A20.10 - Capillary Action
Objective

Demonstrate the diameter's effect on capillary action.​

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Assembly Instructions

A specific capillary tube apparatus is used.  Place the tube set on a block with a back plate behind it to give a good setting for the camera to view the setup.  Mix red dye and water in a beaker.  If using pre-mixed dye solution, make sure that there are no suspended particles in the solution.

Setup Time10
Operation Time
Preview Time5
Operation Instructions

Turn on the camera so the students can view the capillary tubes.  Slowly pour the red water into the largest tube.  Watch as the dyed water rises highest in the smallest diameter tube.

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Analysis/Information
Category2 Fluid Mechanics
Subcategory2A - Surface Tension
Keywordscapillary tube, different diameter, capillary action
Construction Information
 
  
  
capillary tube set of 4
1
block - wood
1
blue dye
beaker 500 mL glass
1
blocking plate
1
camera - b&w
1
capillary plates & holder (alternate setup)
1
capillary tube holder (alternate setup)
1
capillary tubes - assorted diameters (alternate setup)
6