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 $2\, cm/hour$ then the top of the candle will

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  • 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 at the rate of $1\, cm/hour$

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