Q. On a clean glass plate a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because ________
A) Density of mercury is greater than that of water
B) Mercury is a metal
C) Cohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass
D) Cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass
✔ Correct Answer: Cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass
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