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A liquid rises in a capillary tube when ...

A liquid rises in a capillary tube when the angle of contact is:

A

obtuse

B

`180^(@)`

C

acute

D

`90^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
The angle of contact is acute (less than `90^(@)`).
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