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The wattability of a surface by a liquid...

The wattability of a surface by a liquid depends primarily on

A

Viscosity

B

Surface tension

C

Density

D

Angle of contact between the surface and the liquid.

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D
Wetability of a surface by a liquid primarily depends on angle of contact between the surface and liquid if angle of contact is acute liquids wet the solid and vice versa.
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