= Cheerios effect
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The "Cheerios effect" refers to a phenomenon in fluid dynamics where small, floating objects clump together when they are in contact with a liquid surface. This effect can be observed when Cheerios or similar cereal pieces float on the surface of milk. The cereal pieces attract each other due to the surface tension of the liquid and the way they disrupt the liquid's surface. When a floating object is placed in a liquid, it creates a depression in the liquid's surface where the object is situated.
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