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On a clean glass plate a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because

  • AMercury is a metal
  • BDensity of mercury is greater than that of water
  • CCohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass
  • DCohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass
Correct Answer : (C)

Cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass

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