Question

Small liquid drops assume spherical shape because

• A. atmospheric pressure exerts a force on 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 are due to surface tension

Answer 1

The correct option is D liquid tends to have the minimum surface are due to surface tension

Small liquid drops assume spherical shape because drop wants to be in the lowest potential state.$E=S\times A$ And

The sphere has the minimum surface area for the given volume of the liquid.