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What causes a liquid to form a concave meniscus in a glass tube?

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Explanation

A concave meniscus forms when adhesive forces between the liquid (e.g., water) and glass exceed cohesive forces within the liquid, pulling the edges upward and creating a curved surface. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to Strong adhesive forces. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

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