What causes the capillary action?

Cohesion

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Adhesion

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Cohesion and adhesion

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Density

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Solution

The correct option is C
Cohesion and adhesion

Capillary action is due to cohesion and adhesion, which causes water to rise in a narrow tube against the force gravity.

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