State the reason as to why when pouring water from the center of a flat surface , it flows from the center towards the edge

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When water is poured onto a flat surface, it flows from the center towards the edge primarily due to the force of gravity. Gravity pulls the water downwards towards the ground, causing it to flow in the direction of least resistance, which is typically towards the edge of the surface. Additionally, surface tension and the shape of the surface may also play a role in guiding the flow of water towards the outer edges.