Surface Tension FBD
Force diagrams showing the direction of forces for water supporting a water strider (insect) foot and a pin. In both cases, the vertical component of the surface tension is enough to support the weight of the object.
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"Erik Christensen, College Physics II. February 5, 2013."
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