When a capillary tube is dipped in water,it rises up to $8 \ cm$ in the tube. What happens when the tube is pushed down such that its end is only $5 \ cm$ above the outside water level?

  • A
    The radius of the meniscus increases and therefore water does not overflow.
  • B
    The radius of the meniscus decreases and therefore water does not overflow.
  • C
    The water forms a droplet on top of the tube but does not overflow.
  • D
    The water starts overflowing.

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