Water rises to a height of $10 \,cm$ in a capillary tube. In which of the following conditions will it rise to a height much greater than $10 \,cm$ in a very long capillary tube?

  • A
    On the surface of the Moon
  • B
    At the North Pole
  • C
    In a lift moving up with an acceleration
  • D
    On the equator

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