Free surface of a liquid has a tendency to contract and minimise its surface area. This tendency is due to:

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viscosity

elasticity

surface tension

friction

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Surface of the liquid try to occupy minimum surface area and this property is Surface tension.

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