$A$ narrow glass capillary tube of radius $1.00 \ mm$ is dipped in a trough containing mercury. The amount by which the level of mercury dips down relative to the normal level outside the tube will be approximately $..... \ mm$.
$[$Surface tension of mercury at room temperature $= 0.465 \ N/m$,density of mercury $= 13.6 \times 10^3 \ kg/m^3$,angle of contact with glass $= 135^{\circ}$,$g = 9.8 \ m/s^2]$

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $8$

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