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The spider and insect 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 upthurust.

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Weight of spiders of incsects can be belanced by vertical component of force due to surface tension.
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