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The figure below shows a schematic of a water droplet placed on the surfaces of two mineral P and Q.

Given this information, pick the correct statement from the following:

A. Mineral P ascends with air bubbles preferentially over mineral Q

B. Mineral Q ascends with air bubbles preferentially over mineral P

C. Both minerals P and Q ascend with the air bubbles without preference

D. Both minerals P and Q sink to the bottom

Answer: Option A

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