Question

How the kerosene oil rises up with the thread in any lantern

Answer 1

Answer:

Kerosene oil rises up in the wick of a lantern because of capillary action. If the surface tension of oil is zero, then it will not rise, so oil rises up in a wick of a lantern due to surface tension.

Answer 2

Answer:

The kerosene oil rises up with thread in any lantern be the effect of "capillary action".

Explanation:

• Capillary action: Capillary action is a phenomenon in which any liquid rises up through any tube or cylinder due to cohesive and adhesive forces.
• Here the kerosene oil rises up with the thread because of capillary action. Surface tension is also involved here.