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General Knowledge · Q864

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 864

Q864

The oil in the wick of an oil lamp rises up due to:

A.
Capillary action
Answer
B.
Low viscosity of oil
C.
Gravitational force
D.
Pressure difference

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The oil in the wick of an oil lamp rises up due to capillary action. This effect is due to surface tension of liquids. The wick here acts as a capillary tube.