Q106 / 180 · NEET 2013 (All India) · Physics

The wettability of a surface by a liquid depends primarily on

A
viscosity
B
surface tension
C
density
Correct answer
D
angle of contact between the surface and the liquid

Solution

The value of angle of contact determines whether a liquid will spread on the surface.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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