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On the surface of the liquid in equilibrium , molecules of the liquid possess

A

maximum potential energy

B

minimum potential energy

C

maximum kinetic energy

D

minimum kinetic energy

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On the surface of the liquid in equilibrium molecules of the liquid possess maximum potential energy .
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