Name two phenomena that can be explained on the basis of surface tension.
(N/A) Two phenomena that can be explained on the basis of surface tension are as follows:
$(i)$ Rise or fall of a liquid in a capillary tube (capillary action).
$(ii)$ Spherical shape of small liquid drops.
$(i)$ Rise or fall of a liquid in a capillary tube (capillary action).
$(ii)$ Spherical shape of small liquid drops.
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