MCQ
The kerosene oil rises up in the wick of a lamp ...........
- ADue to high surface tension of oil
- BBecause the wick attract s the oil
- CBecause wick decreases the surface tension of oil
- ✓Due to capillaries formed in the wick
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Due to capillaries formed in the wick
d
(d)
(d)
Capillary action is responsible.
Wick has a lot of capillaries which help the oil rise.
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