Capillary action

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Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow upward or downward through a narrow space, like a thin tube or porous material, without requiring any external force such as gravity or a pump. This phenomenon occurs because of the attraction between the liquid molecules and the material surrounding them, combined…

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