Which of the following processes best explains the movement of water in this phenomenon?

Question

Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) Surface tension, when the adhesive forces are stronger than the cohesive forces.
A
Surface tension, when the adhesive forces are stronger than the cohesive forces.
(Choice B) Capillary action, which occurs when the cohesive forces are stronger than the adhesive forces.
B
Capillary action, which occurs when the cohesive forces are stronger than the adhesive forces.
(Choice C) Surface tension, which occurs when the cohesive forces are stronger than the adhesive forces.
C
Surface tension, which occurs when the cohesive forces are stronger than the adhesive forces.
(Choice D) Capillary action, when adhesive forces are stronger than cohesive forces.
D
Capillary action, when adhesive forces are stronger than cohesive forces.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(Choice D) Capillary action, when adhesive forces are stronger than cohesive forces.

Capillary action occurs when the adhesive forces between the liquid (water) and the surrounding material (like a tube or porous surface) are stronger than the cohesive forces within the liquid itself. This results in the liquid rising or moving through narrow spaces.