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Q. On a clean glass plate a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because

  • (A) Mercury is a metal
  • (B) Density of mercury is greater than that of water
  • (C) Cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass
  • (D) Cohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy 
On a clean glass plate a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass.

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