Question
Question: Kerosene oil rises up in a wick of a lantern because of...
Kerosene oil rises up in a wick of a lantern because of
A
Diffusion of the oil through the wick.
B
SURFACE tension.
C
Buoyant force of air.
D
The gravitational pull of the wick.
Answer
SURFACE tension.
Explanation
Solution
The surface tension of the liquid through the wick causes the
pull of liquid upwards.
Hence, (2) is the correct choice.