Class 11PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsBasic of Surface tenstion , Adhesive force and Cohesive force
Easy$A$ drop of oil is placed on the surface of water. Which of the following statements is correct?
- AIt will remain on it as a sphere.
- BIt will spread as a thin layer.
- CIt will be partly as spherical droplets and partly as a thin film.
- DIt will float as a distorted drop on the water surface.
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