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Small droplets of a liquid are usually more spherical in shape than larger drops of the same liquid because

A

force of surface tension is equal and opposite to force of gravity

B

force of surface tension predominates the force of gravity

C

force gravity predominates the force of surface tension

D

force of gravity and surface tension are equal and in same direction

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  • Small droplets of liquid are usually more spherical in shape than larger drops of the same liquid because

    A
    Force of surface tension is equal and opposite to the force of gravity
    B
    force of surface tension predominates the force of gravity
    C
    force of gravity predominates the force of surface tension
    D
    force of gravity and force of surface tension act in the same direction and are equal

  • Statement I: Droplets of liquid are usually more spherical in shape than large drops of the same liquid. Statement II: Force of surface tension predominates force of gravity in case of small drops.

    A
    Statement I is true, statement II is true and Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.
    B
    Statement I is true, Statement II is true and Statement II is NOT the correct explanation for Statement I.
    C
    Statement I is true, Statement II is false.
    D
    Statement I is false, Statement II is true.

  • Drops of liquid tend to assume spherical shapes because

    A
    a sphere has the least possible surface area
    B
    a sphere has only one orientation
    C
    a sphere is symmetrical in shape
    D
    a sphere is three-dimensional

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