Insects are able to walk across bodies of water without sinking because of their weight. Insects weigh literally nothing.
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Insects that have the ability to walk on water have feet that are spread very far apart. This allows their weight to be distributed over a larger area and stops them from breaking the surface tension of water molecules sticking together.
it's called "surface tension". It is the property of the surface of a liquid which causes it to behave like an elastic sheet. This is why a "water strider" insect can skate across the surface of a pond without sinking into the water. It is also what causes a drop of water - the surface tension of the water pulls it into a ball.
The lake was frozen, so the dog was crossing solid ice
The big feet act as 'snow shoes' that can allow an arctic fox to walk across deep snow without sinking in or thin ice without breaking.
Hydrophobic, meaning they repel water, which helps the water strider stay afloat. This allows the insect to utilize surface tension to stay on top of the water while moving.
It helps them to keep their balance in shifting sands.
Surface tension, and upthrust. If the object is small and light enough, the force provided by the intermolecular bonding in the liquid will create a surface underneath the object, preventing it from sinking. An example of this is a skitterbug jumping across the surface of a pond. Upthrust is generated by the force of the liquids molecules bumping against the object. Upthrust is proportional to the amount of liquid displaced by the object.
yes, because it has a smooth surface
Yes, it is true that more force is required to push something across a rough surface compared to a smooth surface. This is because the rough surface creates more friction, which resists the motion of the object being pushed.
Surface tension is the tightness across the surface of water caused by the attraction between water molecules.
When friction increases, more force is required to push something across a surface. This is because the frictional force opposes the motion of the object, making it harder to move. Increasing the applied force can help overcome this resistance and move the object across the surface.