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What forces keeps a water strider on the surface of water?
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One force I am positive about is surface tension- I can't explain too well because I am barely learning about this. I hope this answer helps you! =)
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Why can water striders slide over the surface of water?
Due to the unusually strong cohesive forces between water molecules, water has an unusually high surface tension. Water striders take advantage of this surface tension by "walking" over the water and able to not break through the surface of the water. As a classic example of form fits function, the light body weight and thin legs of the water strider further aid it in doing this.
What forces are balanced when something floats?
upthrust keeps the object floating the gravitational pull keeps it along the meniscus of the averaged water
What type of bonds are responsible for the surface tension on a pond that allows the water strider to walk on water?
well, technically they are hydrogen bonds b/c water is made up of H-bonds. The strong H bond forces on the inside of a pond are pulling the molecules on top downward w/o anything to pull it upwards creating a tension on the top of the water. This is also why it hurts so much when you land in a pool on your stomach
What is the name of the force in water?
Several forces: # hydrogen bonding # bouyancy # surface tension # plus dynamic forces, depending on the circumstance.
Why a razor blade and paper clip float in the water?
it is due to the surface tension of water. due to the inter molecular forces present in between the molecules of water, the surface of water behave as a stretched membrane. blade and paper clip do not exert enough force to pierce the surface of water. so they flot over the surface of water.
7 Can the water strider remain afloat in a high concentration of soap solution?
No. It cannot remain afloat in a high concentration of soap solution. The water strider relies on a property of water called surface tension. This is what keeps the creature above the water. In a soap solution, there is reduced surface tension and the strider would drown
What keeps a water strider on the surface of water.?
One force I am positive about is surface tension- I can't explain too well because I am barely learning about this. I hope this answer helps you! =)
Why dont water striders sink?
Water striders can float on the surface of the water due to their low weight and the surface tension of the water. Their long, hydrophobic legs help them to spread their weight and distribute it, allowing them to stay on the water's surface without sinking.
What effects result from surface tension of water?
A water strider can walk across the surface of a small pond.
What animal lives on top of the water that is a scavenger?
A creature of the water's surface is the water strider. It uses the surface tension of the water and its long legs to actually walk on the surface.
Is a water strider a reptile?
No. A water strider is an insect.
Why can water striders slide over the surface of water?
Due to the unusually strong cohesive forces between water molecules, water has an unusually high surface tension. Water striders take advantage of this surface tension by "walking" over the water and able to not break through the surface of the water. As a classic example of form fits function, the light body weight and thin legs of the water strider further aid it in doing this.
What color is the water strider?
The water strider is usually dark coloured.
Is a water strider a decomposer in science?
yes water strider are decomposers
What is the scientific name for the water strider?
The scientific name for the water strider is Gerridae.
Why does soapy water do not have surface tension?
Soapy water does have some surface tension to it but it is very negligible. However pure water have good surface tension due to strong hydrogen bonding. This is the reason a water strider bug can walk and paperclip will float on water.
What is a water strider?
they can walk on water they move very quickly to help keep themselves safe from prey they have short front legs they have long middle legs they are strong and flexible
