In a $U-$ tube experiment, a column $AB$ of water is balanced by a column $‘CD’$ of oil, as shown in the figure. Then the relative density of oil is

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  • A

    $\frac{{{h_2}}}{{{h_1}}}$

  • B

    $\frac{{{h_1}}}{{{h_2}}}$

  • C

    $\frac{{({h_1} - {h_2})}}{{{h_1}}}$

  • D

    $\frac{{{h_2}}}{{({h_1} + {h_2})}}$

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