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Surface tension and surface energy

Question

Small liquid drops assume spherical shape because

Easy

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
D

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

Solution

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

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