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Why does sharp glass edge become smooth on heating it upto its melting point in a flame ? Explain which property of liquids is responsible for this phenomenon.

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On heating the glass, the glass melts and takes up rounded shape at the edges which has minimum surface area. This is on account of the property surface tension of liquids
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