MCQ
Swelling of wooden frames during rains is caused by:
  • A
    Endomosis
  • Imbibition
  • C
    Capillarity
  • D
    Osmosis

Answer

Correct option: B.
Imbibition
Swelling of wooden frames during rains is caused by the process of imbibition.
The process of adsorption of water by solid particles of a substance without forming a solution is called imbibition.
The water potential gradient between the absorbent $($wooden frame$)$ and the liquid imbibed $($water$)$ is essential for imbibition.

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