How does an oil lamp produce light through a wick that is lit using a match?

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(N/A) The wick of an oil lamp is made of thin cotton fibers. These fibers act as tiny capillary tubes. Due to the phenomenon of capillarity,the oil rises through the wick against gravity. This continuous supply of oil to the top of the wick sustains the flame,allowing the lamp to produce light.

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