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Small liquid drops assume spherical shap...

Small liquid drops assume spherical shape because

A

Atmoshperic pressure exerts a force on a liquid drop

B

Volume of a spherical drop is minimum

C

Gravitational force acts upon the drop

D

Liquids tends to have the minimum surface area due to surface tension.

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