Why can small insects walk on water?
Surface tension
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The video explains the concept of surface tension in liquids, which is caused by the attractive forces between molecules. This tension makes the surface behave like a thin, elastic skin, allowing it to support small objects. It is this property that enables small insects to walk on water.
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