Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance. For ex. when water molecules tend to stick together. Cohesion is what allows spiders and other insects â¦to walk ON water. Adhesion on the other hand, is the attraction between molecules of different substances.
Definition of Assault and Battery. Noun. An unlawful physical attack, or threat of violence, on an individual, with or without actual injury. A crime in which there is actual touching or violence along with the intent to cause a person harm and/or fear.
In such jurisdictions, assault (also called attempted battery) is a threat or physical act that creates a reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact, whereas battery is a physical act that results in that harmful or offensive contact.