Which of the following statements is false?

  • A
    Angle of contact $\theta < 90^\circ$,if cohesive force < adhesive force
  • B
    Angle of contact $\theta > 90^\circ$,if cohesive force > adhesive force
  • C
    Angle of contact $\theta = 90^\circ$,if cohesive force = adhesive force
  • D
    If the radius of the capillary is reduced to half,the rise of the liquid column becomes four times

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