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A liquid does not wet the solid surface if the angle of contact is 

a)

Zero

b)

equal to 45

c)

equal to 90

d)

greater than 90



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A liquid does not wet the solid surface if the angle of contact is 

a)

Zero

b)

equal to 45

c)

equal to 90

d)

greater than 90

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

A liquid does not wet the solid surface if the angle of contact is obtuse ie, greater than . In this case cohesive forces will be greater than adhesive forces and so, the liquid does not wet the surface of solid.

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