Due to ___ forces, the design of a geckos feet enables it to climb up vertical surfaces

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Due to ___ forces, the design of a geckos feet enables it to climb up vertical surfaces

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I believe the correct answer would be "van der Waal's".
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Spaghetticowboy answered Dec 18, 2018

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van der Waal's would be your answer.

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