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Small droplets of a liquid are usually m...

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 gravity predominates force of surface tension

C

force of surface tension predominates force of gravity

D

cohesive force predominates adhesive force .

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C
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