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Isn't that part of the definition of a planet? ie. that it flows into a spherical shape?



It seems to be, yes. [0] cites IAU definition, which mentions "hydrostatic equilibrium", suggesting at this level things are viewed through the lens of fluid mechanics.

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[0] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet#2006_IAU_definition_of_...




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