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The U-tube shown has uniform cross-section A liquid is filled in the two arms up to height `h_(1)` and `h_(2)` and then the liquid is allowed to move neglect viscosity and surface tension. When the levels equalize in the two arms, the liquid will

A

be at rest

B

be moving with an acceleration of `g((h_(1)-h_(2))/(h_(1)+h_(2)+h))`

C

be moving with a velocity of `(h_(1)-h_(2))sqrt((g)/(2(h_(1)+h_(2)+h)))`

D

exert a net force to the right on the tube

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