779. Why do light particles of matter attach themselves to sealing wax, excited by friction?
Because they are moved by the attraction of electricity.
780. Why will a towel, the corner of which is dipped in water, become wet far above the water?
Because the water is conveyed up through the towel, by capillary attraction. The atoms of the water are attracted by the threads of the towel, and drawn up into the small spaces between the threads.
Capillary.—Resembling a hair, small in diameter.
"He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing."—Job xxvi.
781. Why do small bodies floating upon water move towards larger ones?