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There is a depression in the surface of the liquid in a capillary when

A

The cohesive force is smaller than the adhesive force.

B

The cohesive force is greater than the adhesive force.

C

The cohesive and adhesive forces are equal.

D

None of the above is true.

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Depression in the surface takes place when intermolecular attraction force of liquid called cohesive force dominates the force of attraction between the liquid and the capillary called adhesive force.
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