The spiders and insects move and run on the surface of water without sinking, because
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Properties of Solids and Liquids
The spiders and insects move and run on the surface of water without sinking, because
- elastic membrane is formed on water due to property of surface tension
- spiders and insects are lighter
- spiders and insects swim on water
- spiders and insects experience upthrust
Answer
(A) elastic membrane is formed on water due to property of surface tension
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