If the meniscus of a liquid is concave in shape, then

force of adhesion > force of cohesion

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force of adhesion = force of cohesion

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force of adhesion < force of cohesion

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None of the above

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The correct option is A force of adhesion > force of cohesion
Concave meniscus is formed when the force of adhesion is more than the force of cohesion and hence liquid prefers to stick to the glass surface rather than itself.

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