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An inverted u-tube has its two limbs in water and kerosene contained in two beakers. If water rises to a height of 10 cm to what height does kerosene (density `=0.8gm//c c)` rise in the other limb?

A

10 cm

B

12.5 cm

C

15 cm

D

20 cm

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The correct Answer is:
B
`P_(1)=P_(2)rArr h_(1)rho_(1)g=h_(2)rho_(2)g rArr h_(1)rho_(1)=h_(2)rho_(2)`
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