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Physics Surface Tension Surface Tension MCQ (Single Correct)

The spiders and insects move and run about on the surface of water without sinking because

A
Elastic membrane is formed on water due to property of surface tension
B
Spiders and insects are lighter
C
Spiders and insects swim on water
D
Spider and insects experience up thrust

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A

Weight of spiders or insects can be balanced by vertical component of force due to surface

tension.

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