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Wax is coated on the inner wall of a capillary tube and the tube is then dipped in water. Then, compared to the unwaxed capillary, the angle of contact `theta` and the height h upto which water rises change. These changes are :

A

`theta` increases and h also increases

B

`theta` decreases and h also decreases

C

`theta` increases and h decreases

D

`theta` decreases and h increases

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