(a) Distinguish between the forces of adhesion and cohension
(b) Give one example each of the forces of adhesion and cohesion.
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Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) Forces of adhesion are forces between molecules of different substances while forcea of cohesion are forces between molecules of the same substance.
(b) Examples: Adhesion — force between water molecules and glass molecules.
Cohesion — force between mercury molecules.
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