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Neglecting gravity, the potential energy of a molecule of a liquid on the surface of the liquid when compared to the potential energy of a molecule inside the liquid is

A

Greater

B

Less

C

Equal

D

Depending on the liquid,sometimes more

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A
Potential energy of the liquid molecule at the surface is greater than the molecule inside the liquid because molecules inside the liquid attract uniformly.
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