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Surface tension

Question

Kerosene oil rises in the wick of a lantern because of:

Easy

A

the diffusion of oil through the wick
B

the buoyant force of air
C

the surface tension
D

the gravitational pull of the wick

Solution

capillarity and hence surface tension is the reason for the rise of kerosene in the wick .

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