The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer.Which of the following does not cause the height of the mercury column to vary ?

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  • A

    Changes in the atmospheric pressure

  • B

    Changes in the value of $g$

  • C

    Evaporation of mercury from the barometer reservoir

  • D

    Leakage of air into the tube

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