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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

spiders and insects experience upthrust

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A
Weight of spiders or insects can be balanced by vertical component of force due to surface tension.
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