An inverted tube barometer is kept on a lift moving downward with a deceleration $\alpha$. The density of mercury is $\rho$ and the acceleration due to gravity is $g$. If the atmospheric pressure is $P_0$,then:

  • A
    Height of the mercury column in the lift will be $\frac{P_0}{\rho(g + \alpha)}$
  • B
    Height of the mercury column in the lift will be $\frac{P_0}{\rho(g - \alpha)}$
  • C
    Height of the mercury column in the lift will be $\frac{P_0}{\rho g}$
  • D
    Height of the mercury column in the lift will be $\frac{P_0}{\rho \alpha}$

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