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Grade 12th passGeneral Physics

what is principle behind the absorption of ink by blotting paper ?

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10 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer10 Years ago
Blotting paper has fine pores act as capillaries. The ink rises in capillaries. Thus ink is absorbed by the blotting paper due to capillary action.