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The kerosene oil rises up in the wick of a lamp
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Q. The kerosene oil rises up in the wick of a lamp
Mechanical Properties of Fluids
A
Due to high surface tension of oil
B
Because the wick attract s the oil
C
Because wick decreases the surface tension of oil
D
Due to capillaries formed in the wick
Solution:
Capillary action is responsible.
Wick has a lot of capillaries which help the oil rise