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Rise of oil a wick is due to – |
| A. | density of the oil |
| B. | viscosity of the oil |
| C. | surface tension of the oil |
| D. | pressure of the oil |
| Answer» C. surface tension of the oil | |
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Explanation: The phenomenon of rise or fall of liquid in a capillary tube is called capillarity. Oil rises through a wick due to capillarity. The narrow pores in the threads of a wick act like tiny capillaries, through which oil rises. Capillary action is the result of adhesion and surface tension. |
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