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A liquid does not wet the solid surface if the angle of contact is
PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2007
Options:
  • A zero
  • B equal to $45^{\circ}$
  • C equal to $90^{\circ}$
  • D greater than $90^{\circ}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: greater than $90^{\circ}$
A liquid does not wet the solid surface if the angle of contact is obtuse ie, greater than $90^{\circ}$. In this case cohesive forces will be greater than adhesive forces and so, the liquid does not wet the surface of solid.

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