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Why water drop is spherical shape
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The spherical shape of a water drop is due to the surface tension of water. Surface tension is the tendency of the surface of a liquid to contract and minimize its surface area. This is caused by the cohesive forces between the water molecules. The surface molecules are pulled inward by the molecules below them, causing the surface to contract. The spherical shape of a water drop is the shape that minimizes the surface area and therefore minimizes the surface tension.
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