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Water rises to height `h` in capillary tube. If the length of capillary tube above the surface of water is made less than `h` then

A

Water does not rise at all

B

water rises upto the tip of capillary tube and then starts overflowing like a fountain .

C

water rises upto the top of capillary tube and stays there without overflowing .

D

water rises upto a point a little below the top and stays there

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C
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