The tendency of a liquid drop to contract and occupy minimu – McqOptions

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1.	The tendency of a liquid drop to contract and occupy minimum area is due to: [IAS Prelim]
A.	surface tension
B.	viscosity
C.	density
D.	vapour pressure
Answer» B. viscosity

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