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Droplets of a liquid are generally more spherical in shape than large drops of the same liquid is not because of

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 surface tension

D

Force of surface tension and force of gravity act in the same direction and are equal.

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