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Why does sharp glass become smooth on heating it upto its melting point in as flame ? Explain which property of liquids is responsible for this phenomenon.

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Sharp glass edges are heated to make them smooth. Because on heating glass melts and the surface of the liquid tends to take the rounded shape at the edges which has minimum surface area. This is called fire polishing of glass.
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