Multiple choice

Why does a drop of liquid assume spherical shape?

  1. Intermolecular forces are weak in liquids.

  2. Intermolecular forces are strong in liquids.

  3. A sphere has the no surface area for a given volume.

  4. A sphere drop acts inwards to the center so drop tends to reduced its volume.

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The surface tension of liquid is responsible for that ,the tension at surfaces of a drop acts inwards to the center so drop tends to reduced its volume and the minimum possible volume for matter is a sphere and therefore a falling drop of liquid acquires the spherical shape.

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