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To Describe: The cohesive force shown in the figure.
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Introduction:
Cohesive force is nothing but the property of molecules that sticks together. They are a mutually attractive force in nature.
Cohesive forces in a liquid pull together the molecules in the liquid drop to the spherical shape by force. If the cohesive forces in the liquid are stronger, then the liquid drop’s shape will be closer to being spherical.
The drop of mercury is most spherical, and the drop of acetone is least spherical in size. The spherical shape also decreases from water to ethanol. So mercury's cohesive force is strongest followed by those in water and ethanol. And in acetone, the unified forces are less powerful.
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