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Which of the following liquids demonstrates a convex meniscus when confined within a glass tube?
Which of the following liquids demonstrates a convex meniscus when confined within a glass tube?
Updated On: Sep 25, 2024
- Water in an anomalous expansion state between 0-4° C
- Water at room temperature
- Olive oil
- Petroleum
- Mercury
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