Mercury does not wet glass,wood,or iron because

  • A
    Cohesive force is less than adhesive force
  • B
    Cohesive force is greater than adhesive force
  • C
    Angle of contact is less than $90^o$
  • D
    Cohesive force is equal to adhesive force

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