Question

The kerosene oil rises up in the wick of a lamp

• 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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Capillary action is responsible.
Wick has a lot of capillaries which help the oil rise