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Water’s Cohesive and Adhesive Properties

Surface Tension

Surface Tension

The weight of the needle is pulling the surface downward; at the same time, the surface tension is pulling it up, suspending it on the surface of the water and keeping it from sinking. Notice the indentation in the water around the needle.

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