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Why Objects Float or Sink

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Question

A liquid drop tends to assume a spherical shape because of _________.

A

surface tension

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B

elastic force

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C

gravitational force

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D

viscous force

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Solution

The correct option is A surface tension
Due to surface tension, the liquid drop tends to have minimum surface area and thus acquire the spherical shape.

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