A vertical U-tube of uniform cross-section contains water in both the arms. A $10 \,cm$ glycerine column ($R.D$. $=1.2$ ) is added to one of the limbs. The level difference between the two free surfaces in the two limbs will be ...... $cm$

  • A

    $4$

  • B

    $2$

  • C

    $6$

  • D

    $8$

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