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A glass plate is partly dipped vertically in the mercury and the angle of contact is measured. If the plate is inclined, then the angle of contact will

A

Decrease

B

Increase

C

Remain unchanged

D

Increase or decrease

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The correct Answer is:
C
The angle of contact does not depend upon the inclination of the solid in the liquid .Hence it will ramain unchanged .
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