What is the reason for the attraction force of a bubble?

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The attraction force of a bubble is primarily due to surface tension, which is the cohesive force at the surface of a liquid. This phenomenon is further influenced by the meniscus effect, where the curvature of the liquid's surface at the edge of a container causes the bubble to accelerate towards the edge. The combination of surface tension and buoyancy enables the bubble to "float" along the meniscus, illustrating the interplay between these physical forces.

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Another good term is meniscus, which is the curve up the edge of the cup, which causes the bubble to accelerate towards the edge as buoyancy causes it to "float" up the curve.
 

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