Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Mosquitoes can float on water. Which of the following phenomenon is responsible for this?

  1. Buoyancy

  2. Viscocity

  3. Capillarity

  4. Surface tension
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Surface tension allows the surface of water to act like a thin elastic sheet. Because mosquitoes are very light, their weight is not enough to break the cohesive forces between water molecules, allowing them to stand or float on the surface.

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