2006-08-04 00:53:51 · 5 answers · asked by Sudeep 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Basically what I mean is, why at all does ink (or any other liquid) have to spread? Why not stay the way it is?
2006-08-04 00:59:37 · update #1
There are two phenomena acting upon it. One is by capillary action (which also keeps an oil lamp burning). The other is reduction in the surface tension of the liquid when it interacts with other substances like cellulose in paper or cloth.
2006-08-04 01:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by Chinu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It spreads because of adhesion. The ink is attracted to the surface on which it is spills. It is much like the capillary action of water (a form of adhesion) that makes it travel up the roots of a tree into the trunk.
2006-08-04 08:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by ♣Tascalcoán♣ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The idea behind this is molecules in liquid.
The molecules in liquids are away from each other and are flowing as the forces of attraction between the molecules are not so strong.Because of this liquids can flow and spread when spiiled!
2006-08-04 08:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by U know who 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a liquid, when liquids are spilled they spread.
2006-08-04 07:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by bub15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by capillary action
2006-08-04 09:13:45 · answer #5 · answered by ghulamalimurtaza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋