The phenomenon in which a steel needle can,with proper care,be made to float on the surface of some water illustrates a property of liquids known as:

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The property being illustrated in this phenomenon is the surface tension of the water, which allows the needle to float on the surface due to the cohesive forces between water molecules at the surface. Therefore, the correct choice is C) surface tension.

The Phenomenon in Which a Steel Needle Can,with Proper Care,be