Why does oil rise up the wick of the capillary ?

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Why does oil rise up the wick of the capillary ?..

Answer / sanju

Because of capillary attraction

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Why does oil rise up the wick of the capillary ?..

Answer / pooja

this is because of net force due to surface tension in
upward direction.

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