Class 11PhysicsFluid Mechanics and Surface TensionBasic of Surface tenstion , Adhesive force and Cohesive force
MediumWhen the surface of one liquid is in contact with another liquid or the surface of a solid,on what does the surface tension depend?
- AOnly on the nature of the liquid
- BOnly on the nature of the other liquid or solid surface
- COn the nature of both the liquid and the surface in contact
- DIt does not depend on the nature of the surfaces
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