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The spherical shape of liquid drops is d...

The spherical shape of liquid drops is due to

A

Density of water

B

Surface tension

C

Acceleration due to gravity

D

Viscosity

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The correct Answer is:
B
Rain drops are spherical in shape because each drop tends to acquire minimum surface area due to surface tension. And for a given volume, the surface area of sphere is minimum.
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