Water rises to a height $3$ cm in a capillary tube. If the cross-sectional area of the capillary tube is reduced to $1/3^{rd}$ of its initial area, then water will rise to a height of:

  • A
    $3\sqrt{3}$ cm
  • B
    $\sqrt{3}$ cm
  • C
    $9$ cm
  • D
    $3$ cm

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