Surface tension is a physical property of the surface of a liquid that causes it to behave like a thin elastic sheet, making it resistant to external forces.
Surface tension is typically measured in units of force per unit length, such as newtons per meter or dynes per centimeter.
The surface tension of a liquid can be affected by factors such as temperature, chemical composition, and the presence of solutes or impurities.
Surface tension can be observed in everyday life in phenomena such as the formation of droplets on a surface, the behavior of water striders on water, and the shape of soap bubbles.
Surface tension is essential in many biological and chemical processes, such as the movement of fluids within plants and the formation of cell membranes. It also plays a crucial role in the behavior of surfactants and detergents in cleaning products.