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Oil flows upward in the wick of a lantern because of the liquid property called
A. density.
B. meniscusity.
C. viscosity.
D. capillarity.


Sagot :

B
Meniscusity the convex or concave upper surface of a column liquid, the curvature of which is caused by surface tension
Capillarity. Capillary action is what causes anything with a wick to work, think about when you stick the corner of a paper towel in water, the water soaks up the paper towel.