On what factors does the value of the angle of contact depend?
(N/A) The angle of contact depends on the following factors:
$(1)$ The nature of the liquid and the solid in contact.
$(2)$ The cleanliness of the contact surface of the solid.
$(3)$ The medium (e.g.,air or vapor) that exists above the free surface of the liquid.
$(4)$ The temperature of the liquid.
$(1)$ The nature of the liquid and the solid in contact.
$(2)$ The cleanliness of the contact surface of the solid.
$(3)$ The medium (e.g.,air or vapor) that exists above the free surface of the liquid.
$(4)$ The temperature of the liquid.
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