Question Detail

PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The force between a liquid molecule and another substance, such as the wall of a thin tube, is called:
Options
A Cohesion
B Adhesion
Correct Answer
C Capillary action
D Viscosity
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Adhesion is the attractive force between molecules of different substances, such as a liquid and a solid wall.

Hint

This force is responsible for liquids wetting or sticking to surfaces.

Question Info