Explanation
If the length of the tube is decreased below 5 cm (in this case), the radius of the meniscus will increase.
hr = h'r’
When the radius increases, the angle of contact increases.
The angle of contact of mercury with glass is obtuse. So, it gets depressed below the liquid level outside.
The length of the water column will be equal to full length of capillary tube.
Archimedies principle explains buoyant force and buoyant force depends on acceleration due to gravity.
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