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A molecule of a liquid which reaches the...

A molecule of a liquid which reaches the surface from interior gains energy because

A

it reaches the surface with higher speed

B

it overcomes the force of attraction between the molecules at the surface .

C

it overcomes the force of repulsion on molecules at the surface

D

gravitational potential energy in more .

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B
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