The meniscus of mercury in a glass vessel curves upwards because:   

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A. The cohesion of molecules of mercury is stronger than the adhesion of  molecules of glass and mercury

B. The adhesion of molecules of mercury is stronger than the cohesion of  molecules of mercury.

C. Mercury experiences a downward force equal to its weight.

D. Mercury is denser than glass.

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