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Consider the following statements: If there were no phenomenon of capillarity 1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp 2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink 3. the blotting paper would paper would fail to function 4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on the earth Which of the following statements given above are correct

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Consider the following statements: If there were no phenomenon of capillarity 1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp 2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink 3. the blotting paper would paper would fail to function 4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on the earth Which of the following statements given above are correct?

(a)

1, 2 and 3 only

(b)

1, 3 and 4 only

(c)

2 and 4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(b)

Non-traditional

Explanation

Capillarity is crucial for the functioning of kerosene lamps, blotting paper, and the growth of large trees. Using a straw does not rely on capillarity but on creating a pressure difference.