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Lena Garrison
12 June, 13:44
Explain surface tension and capillary action
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Zoie Santana
12 June, 16:17
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Adhesion of water to the surface of a material will cause an upward force on the liquid. The surface tension acts to hold the surface intact. Capillary action occurs when the adhesion to the surface material is stronger than the cohesive forces between the water molecules.
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