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In an oil lamp, oil rises through the wick because of __________?
A
Oil is very light
B
Oil is volatile
C
Diffusion of oil through the wick
D
Capillary action phenomenon
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A
Oil is very light
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B
Oil is volatile
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C
Diffusion of oil through the wick
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D
Capillary action phenomenon
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Explanation
The rise of oil in a wick is capillary action.
Hence the keyed answer is Capillary action phenomenon.
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