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The liquid suface near a vertical solid ...

The liquid suface near a vertical solid wall curves upward , because

A

cohesive force is more then adhesive force

B

adhesive force is more then cohesive force

C

both cohesive and adhesive forces are equal

D

of force of gravity

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