Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  • A
    The magnitude of the surface tension of a liquid depends on the attractive forces of the molecules.
  • B
    The surface tension decreases as the temperature is raised.
  • C
    Liquids tend to rise in the capillary because of surface tension.
  • D
    On flat surface,liquid droplets are perfectly spherical.

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