MCQ
A liquid does not wet the solid surface if angle of contact is
  • A
    $0$
  • B
    equal to $45^{\circ}$
  • C
    equal to $60^{\circ}$
  • greater than $90^{\circ}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
greater than $90^{\circ}$
d
If angle of contact is greater than $90^{\circ},$ then liquid will not wet the wall of container.

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