Answer:
the specific heat of water explains capillary action.
Step-by-step explanation:
Specific heat is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 unit of mass by 1 degree rise in temperature. Water has specific heat equal to 4.18 J/°C g. This is high as compared to most of the common substances. Due to high specific heat, it is used as coolant in an engine and islands have milder climates.
Capillary action of water is due to adhesive forces of water with the walls of the tube. Thus, specific heat of water does not explain the capillary action.