GENERAL HISTOLOGY

VASCULAR

CAPILLARIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Surface tension is the property of water in which ____
A
water molecules at the surface tend to stick together.
B
water spills easily.
C
water tends to be see-through.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Surface tension could be defined as the property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of the water molecules.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cohesive forces are responsible for surface tension, a phenomenon that results in the tendency of a liquid’s surface to resist rupture when placed under tension or stress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adhesion is the ability of water molecules to bond with other molecules. This allows water to stick to windows and other substances.

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