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Rubber suckers stick to a smooth surface because
(a) of a special type of glue
(b) rubber is sticky
(c) a partial vacuum is created and the atmospheric pressure keeps it in place
(d) the smooth surface has no friction

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(c) a partial vacuum is created and the atmospheric pressure keeps it in place

Rubber suckers can create partial vacuum and they in remain in place because of atmospheric pressure.

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