The falling drop of rainwater become spherical due to _________________?

Correct answer: D. Surface Tension

  • A. None of these
  • B. Compressibility
  • C. Capillary
  • D. Surface Tension

Explanation

Surface tension pulls the liquid surface inward and tends to minimise its surface area, making small falling raindrops nearly spherical. Compressibility and capillarity are not the causes of this shape.

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