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

  • (A) mercury is a metal.
  • (B) density of mercury is greater than that of water.
  • (C) cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass.
  • (D) cohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass.
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass.

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