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In case of a liquid which does not wet a...

In case of a liquid which does not wet a solid surface , the force of adhesion

A

is equal to the force of cohesion .

B

is greater than the force of cohesion .

C

is less than the force of cohesion

D

cannot be predicted .

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C
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