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surface tension and two examples

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Answered by LavanyaN1
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Surface tension is a phenomenon in which the surface of a liquid, where the liquid is in contact with gas, acts like a thin elastic sheet. This term is typically used only when the liquid surface is in contact with gas (such as the air). If the surface is between two liquids (such as water and oil), it is called "interface tension."
Examples of surface tension. Walking on water: Small insects such as the water strider can walk on water because their weight is not enough to penetrate the surface. Floating a needle: A carefully placed small needle can be made to float on the surface of water even though it is several times as dense as water.
Answered by AnjaliSapkota191
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The liquid molecules which are below the surface are in equilibrium.  The liquid molecules which are at the surface are attracted by other molecules in downward direction. So, a force is originated to balance the surface molecules which is equal but opposite in direction to the downward force. This force is called surface tension.

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