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General Knowledge · Q1001

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1001

Q1001

The oil in the wick of lamp rises due to

A.
Pressure difference
B.
Pheonomenon of capillarity
Answer
C.
Low viscosity of oil
D.
Force of cohesion

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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