What are the factors affecting capillary action?

Capillary action is influenced by several key factors, including surface tension, adhesion, and cohesion. Surface tension, primarily affected by the liquid's properties, helps pull the liquid upward. Adhesion refers to the attraction between the liquid molecules and the surface of the solid, while cohesion involves the attraction between the liquid molecules themselves. The balance between these forces determines how high the liquid can rise in a narrow space, like a capillary tube.