Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2008

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    A liquid does not wet the solid surface if the angle of contact is

    A) Zero

    B)  equal to\[{{45}^{o}}\]

    C)  equal to\[{{90}^{o}}\]                  

    D)  greater than\[{{90}^{o}}\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    A liquid does not wet the solid surface if the angle of contact is obtuse ie, greater than\[{{90}^{o}}\]. 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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