Q. The oil in the wick of an oil lamp rises up due to:

  • (A) Capillary action
  • (B) Low viscosity of oil
  • (C) Gravitational force
  • (D) Pressure difference
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Capillary action
Explanation: The oil in the wick of an oil lamp rises up due to capillary action. This effect is due to surface tension of liquids. The wick here acts as a capillary tube.

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The oil in the wick of an oil lamp rises up due to capillary action. This effect is due to surface tension of liquids. The wick here acts as a capillary tube.

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