A liquid is kept in a glass vessel . I fthe liquid solid adhesive force between the liquid and the vessel is very weak as compared to the cohesive force in the liquid , then the shape compared to the cohesive force in the liquid , then the shape of the liquid surface near the solid should be

Options

A. Concave
B. Convex
C. horizontal
D. Almost vertical

Answer

B

Explanation

Cohesive force is very large as compared to adhesive force. Hence the shape of the liquid surface near the solid is convex . [ e.g mercury and glass ]