Q: What causes a small scrap of paper placed on top of the water droplet to float , although the object is denser (heavier) than the water?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

a small scrap of paper onto a droplet of water, the paper floats on top of the water droplet, although the object is denser (heavier) than the water. This occurs because of the surface tension that is created by the water molecules. Cohesion and surface tension keep the water molecules intact and the item floating on the top. It is even possible to “float” a steel needle on top of a glass of water if you place it gently, without breaking the surface tension (Figure 2.11).

 Choices:

- diffusion

- transfusion

- van der waals force

- surface tension


A:
surface tension