Insect moves over the surface of water because of ______ - Vidyadip

MCQ

Insect moves over the surface of water because of ______

A
Elasticity
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Surface tension
C
Friction
D
Viscosity

✓

Answer

Correct option: B.

Surface tension

Insect moves over the surface of the water because of Surface tension.

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