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which of the following properties of water enables a water strider (shown in the image) to move across water without falling in?
a. waters high boiling point
b. waters high surface tension
c. waters high specific heat
d. waters low freezing point
Brief Explanations
Surface tension creates a 'skin - like' layer on water surface. Water striders can move on it as their legs distribute weight to not break this layer.
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B. Water's high surface tension