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Assuming the xylem tissues through which water rises from root to the branches in a tree to be of uniform cross-section find the maximum radius of xylum tube in a 10 m high coconut tree so that water can rise to the top. (surface tension of water = 0.1N/m, Angle of contact of water with xylem tube= 
)
- 1 cm
- 1 mm
- 10
- 1
The correct answer is: 1
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