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A measuring cylinder (caliberated in `cm^3` ) shown in Fig. is used to measure the level of water before and after immersing a solid in it. The volume of the given solid is:

A

`2.0cm^3`

B

`1.8cm^3`

C

`1.5cm^3`

D

`2.2cm^3`

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The centre of water meniscus moves from `6cm^3` to `8cm^3`
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