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Define cohesion.


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Explanation:

  1. Cohesive force is the term used to describe the attraction between molecules of the same type.
  2. Surface tension is caused by the cohesive forces that hold liquid molecules together.
  3. The water molecules on the surface don't have similar molecules surrounding them.
  4. As a result, cohesive forces tend to cause water droplets to take on a spherical shape.
  5. The water drop is always spherical because of the cohesion force.

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