Figure shows a siphon, the vessel area is very large compared to cross-section of tube. Tube has a uniform cross-section, its lower end is 6 m below the surface of water. What is maximum height H (in m) of the upper end for siphon to work? Take density of water 
, atmospheric pressure 
.
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B
At the highest point of siphon, atmospheric pressure 
Pressure due to liquid upto height H in siphon
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