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Droplets of a liquid are usually more spherical in shape than larger drops of the same liquid because the force of

A

surface tension is equal and opposite to the force of gravity

B

gravity predominates over that of surface tension

C

surface tension predominates over gravity

D

gravity is equal to surface tension and is in the same direction

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