The liquid (mercury) meniscus in a capillary tube will be convex if the angle of contact is

  • A
    greater than $90^{\circ}$
  • B
    less than $90^{\circ}$
  • C
    equal to $90^{\circ}$
  • D
    equal to $0^{\circ}$

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