Question

what do you understand by the term surface tension
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Answer 1

Surface tension is the tendency of liquid surfaces to shrink into the minimum surface area possible. ... At liquid–air interfaces, surface tension results from the greater attraction of liquid molecules to each other (due to cohesion) than to the molecules in the air (due to adhesion).

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Answer 2

Answer:

Surface tension is the tendency of liquid surfaces to shrink into the minimum surface area possible. Surface tension allows insects (e.g. water striders), usually denser than water, to float and slide on a water surface.