The lower end of a capillary tube is at a depth of `12 cm` and water rises `3 cm` in it. The mouth pressure required to blow an air bubble at the lower end will be `x cm` of water column, where `x` is
A. `12`
B. `15`
C. `3`
D. `9`
A. `12`
B. `15`
C. `3`
D. `9`
Correct Answer – B
Pressure due to `15 cm` long liquid column needs to be balanced.