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(A): Oil rises into the wick of an oil l...

(A): Oil rises into the wick of an oil lamp.
(R): The rise of oil into the wick is due to the surface tension. 

A

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

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