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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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B
Surface tension tends to make the area of rain drop minimum.
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    A
    Viscosity
    B
    Surface tension,
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