$A$ capillary tube is dipped in water and it is $20 \, cm$ outside water. The water rises up to $8 \, cm$. If the entire arrangement is put in a freely falling elevator,the length of the water column in the capillary tube will be ........ $cm$.

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $8$

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