Oil rises up to wick in a lamp because ________ ?

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A. Capillary action phenomenon
B. Diffusion of oil through the wick
C. Oil is very light
D. Oil is volatile

The correct answer is Capillary action. The oil in the wick of an oil lamp rises up due to capillary action. 

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