Q.
A candle of diameter $d$ is floating on a liquid in a cylindrical container of diameter $D(D > \ > d)$ as shown in figure. If it is burning at the rate of $2cm/hour$ then the top of the candle will
A) Remain at the same height
B) Fall at the rate of $1\ cm/hour$
C) Fall at the rate of $2\ cm/hour$
D) Go up the rate of $1\ cm/hour$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Fall at the rate of $1\ cm/hour$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.