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प्रश्न
The contact angle between a solid and a liquid is a property of
(a) the material of the solid
(b) the material of the liquid
(c) the shape of the solid
(d) the mass of the solid
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उत्तर
The angle of contact between a solid and a liquid depends upon the molecular forces of both the substances. Therefore, it depends upon the material of the solid and the liquid.
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