In an experiment to find the surface tension of mercury with the help of the capillary rise method,the liquid column in the capillary will:

  • A
    rise up above the level of the liquid in the container
  • B
    depress below the level of the liquid in the container
  • C
    may rise up or depress below the level of the liquid in the container
  • D
    None of the above

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