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Kerosene oil rises up the wick in a lant...

Kerosene oil rises up the wick in a lantern

A

Due to high surface tension of oil

B

Because the wick attract s the oil

C

Because wick decreases the surface tension of oil

D

Due to capillaries formed in the wick

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