On a clean glass plate a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because: Options: A . &nbspmercury is a metal. B . &nbspdensity of mercury is greater than that of water. C . &nbspcohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass. D . &nbspcohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass.

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On a clean glass plate a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because:

Options:

A . mercury is a metal.

B . density of mercury is greater than that of water.

C . cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass.

D . cohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass.

Answer: Option C

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