everyday science MCQ #1284

Materials for rainproof coats and tents owe their waterproof properties to:

everyday science MCQ #1284

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Materials for rainproof coats and tents owe their waterproof properties to:

    • A) Surface tension
    • B) Viscosity
    • C) Specific gravity
    • D) Elasticity

    Answer: Surface tension

    Explanation: Water has a high surface tension; waterproof fabrics exploit this by having pores small enough that water's surface tension prevents water molecules from passing through, even under pressure.