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A glass plate is partly dipped vertically in the mercury and the angle of contact is measured. If the plate is inclined, then the angle of contact will

A

Increase

B

Remain unchanged

C

Increase or decrease

D

Decrease

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The correct Answer is:
B
Angle of contact is independent of the angle of inclination of the walls.
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