The force with which the distinct bodies held together when their surfaces are brought in contact to each other is called _________________?
Correct answer: A. Adhesion
- A. Adhesion
- B. Cohesion
- C. Surface tension
- D. All are correct
Explanation
Adhesion is the attraction between unlike substances, such as water and soil particles, whereas cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance. Therefore, the force between distinct bodies is adhesion.
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