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General Knowledge · Q905

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 905

Q905

The hair of shaving brush clings together when removed from water due to

A.
Surface tension
Answer
B.
Viscosity
C.
Elasticity
D.
Friction

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
When the brush is taken out of water, the hairs cling together due to surface tension. This happens because the free surface of water tries to acquire a minimum surface area.