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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Surface Tension MCQ

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Surface TensionEasyQuestion 6495

Question

Small insects can walk on water surface due to:
  1. A
    Low density
  2. B
    High viscosity
  3. C
    Surface tension
    Correct
  4. D
    Capillarity

Correct answer

Surface tension

Explanation

Water surface behaves like an elastic membrane due to surface tension, supporting light insects.