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A candle of diameter `d` is floating on a liquid in a cylindrical container of diameter `D(D lt lt d)` as shown in figure. If is burning at the rate of `2 cm//h` then the top of the candle will :

A

Remain at the same height

B

Fall at the rate of 1 cm/hour

C

Fall at the rate of 2 cm/hour

D

Go up the rate of 1 cm/hour

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