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When the temperature of a liquid is increased , following changes take place in the surface tension (T) and angle of contact `(theta)`

A

Both T and `theta` are increased

B

Both T and `theta` are decreased

C

T is increased but `theta` is decreased

D

T is decreased but `theta` is increased

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