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Question
Given below is the diagram of an apparatus used to study a particular phenomenon in plants:

What is the use of the reservoir?
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Solution
The water in the reservoir can be released into the capillary tube by opening the stop cock. This allows the air bubble to restore back to its original position.
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What is the role played by the air-bubble in this experiment?
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