Small liquid drops assume a spherical shape because

  • 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

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