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Q: How does a sucker stick to a smooth surface?
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What is the principle behind rubber sucker?

It has a flat surface which can stick on smooth surface.


Why rubber suckers sticks on smooth surfaces?

The sucker is dish shaped, when pressed against a smooth surface the air is forced from beneath the sucker.The rubber makes an air tight seal and the air pressure outside is greater than the air pressure beneath the sucker, thus forcing the rubber sucker to 'stick'.


How does a paper stick on a smooth surface?

You use sellotape.


How do they stick on the wall?

A Plant SuckerA smooth surface is not entirely smooth. It has small grooves that can be grabbed by a plant stem (or the feet of small insects).A LollipopThe moistened sugar adheres to the surface.A Suction CupThe cup is compressed, and tries to expand back to its original shape. However, the flexing of the cup creates a partial vacuum under the cup, and the air is unable to pass between the smooth contact area. So the air pressure outside keeps the cup against the wall. (Moistening the rubber of the cup will provide a better seal.)


What surface does suction cups stick to best?

It sticks best to smooth and dry surfaces.


Why a sucker stays in place on a flat surface?

because its not sphere-shaped so it wont roll and if it was a shere it still wouldn't because of the stick...


What happens when you try to stick a suction cup on a rough surface Why?

as we know that suction pump stick on a smooth non-porous surface but rough surface contains pores due to which suction pump is not able to maintain grip with the rough surface.


Is the force is greater on a smooth surface or on a rough surface?

smooth surface.


What is a sucker?

A sucker is hard candy, sugar on a stick. Another definition of a sucker is a branch that grows out the side or from a place on a plant that it shoud not grow. These are usually removed.


Does a basketball roll faster on a smooth surface or a rough surface?

on a smooth surface


What are the sucker fish called that stick to sharks and whales?

Remoras


What type of surface weathers faster smooth surface or jagged surface?

jagged