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What are examples of cohesion and adhesion?

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cohesion: water's cohesion causes molecules on the surface of water to be drawn inward, which is why drops pf water form beads on a smooth surface.

adhesion: adhesion between water and glass causes water to rise in a narrow tube against the force of gravity

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