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General Knowledge · Q868

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 868

Q868

Materials for rain proof coats and tents owe their water proof properties to

A.
Surface tension
Answer
B.
Viscosity
C.
Specific gravity
D.
Elasticity

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Materials for rain proof coats and tents owe their water proof properties to Surface Tension. The surface of a liquid behaves like an elastic membrane and therefore, has a tendency to contract. This property of liquid is called Surface Tension.