Small liquid drops assume spherical shape because - Vidyadip

MCQ

Small liquid drops assume spherical shape because

A
Atmospheric pressure exerts a force on a liquid drop
B
Volume of a spherical drop is minimum
C
Gravitational force acts upon the drop
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Liquid tends to have the minimum surface area due to surface tension

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Answer

Correct option: D.

Liquid tends to have the minimum surface area due to surface tension

(d) Sphere has the minimum surface area for the given volume of the liquid.

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