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Five mechanisms can explain why one material sticks to another: mechanical, chemical, dispersive, electrostatic, or diffusive adhesion. Examples of mechanical interlocking include sewing or velcro. In chemical adhesion, materials form a compound at the join. Dispersive adhesion holds materials together due to van der Waals forces. Conductive metarials can adhere electrostatically due to an electrical difference at the join.