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Angle of contact of a liquid with a soli...

Angle of contact of a liquid with a solid depends on

A

It is independent of the gas above the free surface of the liquid.

B

It is independent of the inclination of the solid to the liquid surface.

C

It depends upon the nature of the liquid and solid in contact.

D

It depends upon the temperature and purity of the liquid.

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