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States of Matter: Meniscus MCQ

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MeniscusMediumQuestion 22123

Question

Water shows concave meniscus in glass because:

  1. A
    Adhesion to glass exceeds cohesion within water
    Correct
  2. B
    Cohesion exceeds adhesion
  3. C
    Surface tension is absent
  4. D
    Glass repels water strongly

Correct answer

Adhesion to glass exceeds cohesion within water

Explanation

The edges climb up the glass surface.

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