Which of the following is not based on the principle of capillarity?
A
Floating of wood on water surface
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B
Ploughing of soil
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C
Rise of oil in wick of lantern
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D
Soaking of ink by bloating paper
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Solution
The correct option is A Floating of wood on water surface Floating of wood on water surface is explained by principle of buoyancy where a body of density less than that of water will float on it.