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A candle of diameter d is floating on a liquid in a cylindrical container of diameter D`(D gt gt d)` as shown in figure. If it is burning at the rate of `2 cmh^(-1)`, then the top of the candle will

A

Remain at the same height

B

Fall at the rate of 1cm/hour

C

Fall at the rate of 2cm/hour

D

Go up at the rate of 1cm/hour

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B
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