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Physics Surface Tension Surface Tension MCQ (Single Correct)

In the glass capillary tube, the shape of the surface of the liquid depends upon

A
Only on the cohesive force of liquid molecules
B
Only on the adhesive force between the molecules of glass and liquid
C
Only on relative cohesive and adhesive force between the atoms
D
Neither on cohesive nor on adhesive force

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The correct answer is:
C

From this diagram, angle of contact depends on surface tension due to solid, liquid and gas(air) all the three

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