surface tension
Cohesive forces pull surface molecules inward. This topic is part of Physics within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
surface tension trivia questions
Surface tension makes the surface of a liquid behave somewhat like what?
Answer: Stretched elastic film
Bonus fact: Cohesive forces pull surface molecules inward.
Why can some insects stand on water?
Answer: Surface tension
Bonus fact: Their legs spread force without breaking the surface.
Which intermolecular force contributes strongly to water's high surface tension?
Answer: Hydrogen bonding
Bonus fact: Water molecules attract strongly to one another.
Capillary rise depends strongly on adhesion, cohesion, and what force?
Answer: Surface tension
Bonus fact: Surface tension helps shape the liquid meniscus.