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Question: A very narrow capillary tube records a rise of 20 cm when dipped in water. When the area of cross-se...

A very narrow capillary tube records a rise of 20 cm when dipped in water. When the area of cross-section is reduced to one-fourth of former value, water will rise to a height of –

A

10 cm

B

20 cm

C

40 cm

D

80 cm

Answer

40 cm

Explanation

Solution

A µ r2

\ radius becomes half.

As Hr = constt.

\ H becomes double.