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General Knowledge · Q859

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 859

Q859

Rain drops acquire spherical shape due to

A.
Viscosity
B.
Surface tension
Answer
C.
Friction
D.
Elasticity

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Raindrops start to form in a roughly spherical structure due to the surface tension of water. This surface tension is the "skin" of a body of water that makes the molecules stick together. The cause is the weak hydrogen bonds that occur between water molecules.