Rain drops are spherical in shape because of

Surface tension

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Capillary

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Downward motion

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Acceleration due to gravity

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Solution

The correct option is C Surface tension
It require minimum surface area to make a spherical surface compared to any other shape so that it feels minimum surface tension and thus acquire minimum potential energy.

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