4. A water bug is suspended on the surface of a pond by surface tension (water does not wet the legs). The bug has six legs, and each leg is in contact with the water over a length of 6 mm. What is the maximum mass (in grams) of the bug if it is to avoid sinking? 4 5 mm 5 mm
4. A water bug is suspended on the surface of a pond by surface tension (water does not wet the legs). The bug has six legs, and each leg is in contact with the water over a length of 6 mm. What is the maximum mass (in grams) of the bug if it is to avoid sinking? 4 5 mm 5 mm
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![4. A water bug is suspended on the surface of a pond by surface
tension (water does not wet the legs). The bug has six legs, and each
leg is in contact with the water over a length of 6 mm. What is the
maximum mass (in grams) of the bug if it is to avoid sinking?
4
5 mm](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F056a1398-74ef-4f0f-a441-0461d79165c4%2Ff028ac8b-0178-4ceb-9c86-960bd1ea1fa2%2Fblyz73g_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:4. A water bug is suspended on the surface of a pond by surface
tension (water does not wet the legs). The bug has six legs, and each
leg is in contact with the water over a length of 6 mm. What is the
maximum mass (in grams) of the bug if it is to avoid sinking?
4
5 mm
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