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A solid object having uniform density ρ and varying cross-sectional area (which is circular) is placed on smooth horizontal surface as shown. Then the value of R1R2 if the stress throughout its height remains same and having value equal to c.

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diameter of capillary, D=1.25×10-2 m

rise of water, h=1.45×10-2 m

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[Density of fatty acid =0.9 g cm-3;π=3] 
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