$A$ hydrophilic surface is characterised by the contact angle at the water-solid interface. The value of the contact angle should be:

  • A
    $ > 90^{\circ}$
  • B
    $ < 90^{\circ}$
  • C
    $ = 90^{\circ}$
  • D
    $ = 180^{\circ}$

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