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What property of water let's bugs walk on water?
surface tension
Why certain bug can walk on the water?
The bug can walk on water because of the surface tension of the water molecules
Which property of water allows insects to walk on water?
Certain insects (ones with a very light weight) are able to walk on water as their weight does not break the surface tension of the water. Water has a very high surface tension, therefore easily breaking and not supporting weight above a certain limit.
What property of the structure of water allows water spiders to walk across the surface of a pond?
it is when water molecules in the water form a 'wall'.Pond skaters have legs that spread out away from their bodies, lowering the pressure exerted by their weight and not breaking the surface tension of the water
How do you dirty your turban?
well, the best way to dirty your turban is to wash it in muddy, dirty water and then walk down the street shouting: "My turban is dirty!!!" in a Paki voice...
How do the word use surface tension?
A water skipper is able to walk on water based on surface tension.
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.
How do water skaters walk on water?
Pond Skaters can 'walk' on top of the water because their bodyweight isn't enough to break the surface tension of the water, thus allowing them to 'walk' on water.
The ability of some organisms to be able to walk on water is due to which property of water NAME the property?
The property of water allowing some insects and other animals to walk on its surface is called "surface tension".
How can a mosquito walk on water?
There are several insects that can walk on water due to the water's surface tension. There are over 300 species of water striders that are able to walk on water, as well as several species of ant.
How can insect walk on water?
the surface tension on the top of the water so if you look at a glass of water when it is full and about to overflow there is a hump thing its not flat that is how they can walk on water
