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Why an Insect can walk on ordinary water but sinks in soapy water ?

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To understand why an insect can walk on ordinary water but sinks in soapy water, we need to explore the concept of surface tension and how it is affected by different substances. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Surface Tension**: - Surface tension is a property of liquids that causes their surface to behave like a stretched elastic membrane. It is the result of cohesive forces between liquid molecules at the surface. - In simple terms, it is the force acting on the surface of a liquid that makes it behave as if it has an elastic layer. ...
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