When the surface of one liquid is in contact with another liquid or the surface of a solid,on what does the surface tension depend?

  • A
    Only on the nature of the liquid
  • B
    Only on the nature of the other liquid or solid surface
  • C
    On the nature of both the liquid and the surface in contact
  • D
    It does not depend on the nature of the surfaces

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