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How do some insects take advantage of the surface tension of water?
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How do some insects take advantage of the surface tension of water?

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Some insects can walk on water due to the structure of their feet and their weight in combination with the surface tension of water. Water molecules attract each other, so they form a force to stay together call surface tension.


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