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The surface tension in a cup of water is caused by ____.

attractive forces between the water and its container
attractive forces between water molecules
adhesive forces between water molecules
adhesive forces between the water and its container

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I think the most suitable option is the first one, so the answer is: The surface tension in a cup of water is caused by attractive forces between the water and its container.
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