Chapter 8, Problem 8.90PAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A short summary should be written to explain how researches over Geckos have resulted into adhesive designing.

Concept introduction:

Geckos have capacity to climb smooth vertical walls through the tips of its tiny hair like setae in its feet.

As per the researches, this climbing occurs due to the Van der waal’s forces between the setae of its feet and the surface of the walls.

The researches are done to create such adhesive or tapes which could mimic this behavior.