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The rain are in spherical shape due to...

The rain are in spherical shape due to

A

Viscosity

B

Surface tension

C

Thrust on drop

D

Both (a) and (b)

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The correct Answer is:
B
Surface tension tends to make the area of rain drop minimum.
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    A
    Viscosity
    B
    Surface tension,
    C
    Residual pressure
    D
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    A
    Surface tension
    B
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    gravity
    B
    surface tension
    C
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