Answer:
m = 2.2 x 10⁻⁴ kg = 0.22 g
Explanation:
The surface tension of water is 0.072 N/m. So in order for the bug to avoid sinking, its weight per unit length of contact must be no more than the surface tension of water. Therefore,
where,
m = mass of bug = ?
g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.81 m/s²
L = Contact length = (contact length of each leg)(No. of Legs) = (5 mm)(6)
L = 30 mm = 0.03 m
Therefore,
<u>m = 2.2 x 10⁻⁴ kg = 0.22 g</u>