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Chapter 2.2, Problem 3R
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The type of noncovalent force that allows the gecko lizards to stick to all types of surfaces.
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The gecko lizards have been the center of attention for their ability to climb even on glass surfaces. The amazing ability of geckos to climb on the hydrophilic as well as the hydrophobic surfaces has increased the curiosity of the scientists.
It has been observed that millions of hair (micrometer in size) split into more number of hair (nanometre in size) that help the lizard to make an immediate contact on all types of surfaces.
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