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

  • A
    water does not rise at all.
  • B
    water rises up to the tip of the capillary tube and then starts overflowing like a fountain.
  • C
    water rises up to the top of the capillary tube and stays there without overflowing.
  • D
    water rises up to a point a little below the top and stays there.

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