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Physics Surface Tension Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

When a capillary tube is dipped in water it rises upto 8 cm in the tube. What happens when the tube is pushed down such that its end is only 5 cm above the outside water level

A
The radius of the meniscus increases and therefore water does not overflow
B
The radius of the meniscus decreases and therefore water does not overflow
C
The water forms a droplet on top of the tube but does not overflow
D
The water start overflowing

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When h decreases, R increases.

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