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How can a paperclip float on water? Use the word 'surface tension' in your answer,
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How can a paperclip float on water? Use the
word 'surface tension' in your answer,

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It seems to defy the laws of physics, but a paper clip made of steel can indeed float on the water surface. The high surface tension helps the paper clip - with much higher density - float on the water.
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