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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