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A drop of water spreads on a glass plate to form a thin layer whereas the drop of mercury remains spherical because

  • 1
    Mercury is a metal
  • 2
    The density of mercury is greater than the density of water
  • 3
    The affinity of mercury with glass is greater than its strength
  • 4
    The affinity of water with glass is greater than its strength
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Answer : 3. "The affinity of mercury with glass is greater than its strength"

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