Out of the following, which one is not an example of capillary action?

Ploughing of the field

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Absorption of ink in a blotting paper

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Floating of wood on the surface of water

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Rise of oil in the wick of a lamp

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Solution

The correct option is C Floating of wood on the surface of water
Floating of wood on water surface is an example of buoyant force acting on a body against its weight due to volume of liquid displaced by it.

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