Two identical cylindrical vessels with their bases at the same level, each contains a liquid of density $d$. The height of the liquid in one vessel is $h_1$ and that in the other vessel is $h_2$. The area of either base is $A$. The work done by gravity in equalizing the levels when the two vessels are connected is

  • A
    $(h_1 - h_2)gd$
  • B
    $(h_1 - h_2)gAd$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{2}(h_1 - h_2)^2gAd$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{4}(h_1 - h_2)^2gAd$

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$(ii)$ The cohesive force between the molecules of liquid is less than the adhesive force between the molecules of the plate, then the angle of contact obtained is ...... (acute/obtuse) and the free surface has a shape of ...... (concave/convex).
$(iii)$ $A$ large pressure is exerted on the surface of a liquid having a shape of .......... (concave/convex).

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