If the Adhesive Forces Between a Liquid and the Walls

question 51

Multiple Choice

If the adhesive forces between a liquid and the walls of a capillary tube are greater than the cohesive forces within the liquid,

• A) the liquid level in a capillary tube will rise above the surrounding liquid and the surface in the capillary tube will have a convex meniscus.
• B) the liquid level in a capillary tube will rise above the surrounding liquid and the surface in the capillary tube will have a concave meniscus.
• C) the liquid level in a capillary tube will drop below the surrounding liquid and the surface in the capillary tube will have a convex meniscus.
• D) the liquid level in a capillary tube will drop below the surrounding liquid and the surface in the capillary tube will have a concave meniscus.
• E) the liquid level in a capillary tube will be flat.

Analyze the effects of changes in input prices on the position and slope of isocost lines.

Interpret the implications of expenditure changes on isocost positioning.

Calculate total costs given input prices and isocost information.

Distinguish between the slopes of different isocost lines and their significance.

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