Question

Application of capillary action

Answer 1

The most common example of capillary action is water travelling up the straw due to suction

Another example can be water travelling up the xylem due to transpiration

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Answer 2

Applications of capillary action :

1. Liquids are absorbed by sponge.
2. Ink is absorbed by blotting paper.
3. Bricks and mortar, which are porous permit the rise of soil water.
4. Lubricating oil spread easily on all parts.