If you place the corner of a paper towel into a droplet of water the water moves across the paper towel. Which of the following would explain the movement of the water?

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The movement of water across the paper towel involves both cohesion and adhesion. Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules, which helps the water to move as a continuous stream. Adhesion is the attraction between the water molecules and the fibers of the paper towel, which pulls the water into the towel and along its surface.

If You Place the Corner of a Paper Towel into a Droplet