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A capillary tube (A) is dipped in water. Another identical tube (B) is dipped in a soap-water solution. Which of the following shows the relative nature of the liquid columns in the two tubes?

A

B

C

D

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C
In case of soap solution surface tension is reduced hence height `(h=(2T cos theta)/(rpg))` of liquid in capillary reduces. Liquid surface remains concave but height is reduced in B.
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