Question
What property of water allows insects to "walk on water" and the intense feeling of belly flopping into a pool?
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20 points
A. Adhesion
B. High specific Heat
C. Surface tension or cohesion
D. Evaporation
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20 points
A. Adhesion
B. High specific Heat
C. Surface tension or cohesion
D. Evaporation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The property of water that allows insects to "walk on water" and contributes to the intense feeling of belly flopping into a pool is:
**C. Surface tension or cohesion.**
Surface tension is a result of the cohesive forces between water molecules, which creates a strong "skin" on the surface of the water, allowing small objects, like insects, to stay on top without sinking.
**C. Surface tension or cohesion.**
Surface tension is a result of the cohesive forces between water molecules, which creates a strong "skin" on the surface of the water, allowing small objects, like insects, to stay on top without sinking.