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← ScienceWhich phenomenon allows gecko feet to adhere surfaces?
A)Van der Waals force attraction✓
B)High epidermal capillary action
C)Cutaneous frictional interlock
D)Electrostatic charge particle transfer
💡 Explanation
Gecko foot adhesion arises from Van der Waals force attraction between spatula-tipped setae and surface molecules. Because many molecules are involved, the combined force is significant; therefore, the gecko adheres rather than relying solely on friction.
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