Which of the following statements are true when two water drops coalesce to form a bigger drop?

  • A
    Energy is released.
  • B
    The surface area of the bigger drop is smaller than the sum of the surface areas of both the drops.
  • C
    The surface area of the bigger drop is greater than the sum of the surface areas of both the drops.
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(B)$.

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