A drop of oil spreads on water instead of sinking. This is due to:

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A drop of oil spreads on water instead of sinking. This is due to:
  1. Higher density of oil
  2. Lower surface tension of oil
  3. Higher surface tension of water
  4. Lower viscosity of oil

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Q: A drop of oil spreads on water instead of sinking. This is due to:
Solution: The drop of oil spreads on water because the surface tension of water is higher than that of oil, causing the oil to spread out.
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