For maximum discharge through a chimney, its height should be
(A) 200 meters
(B) Infinitely long
(C) More than 105.7 metres
(D) Equal to the height of the hot gas column producing draught

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Answer :

(D) Equal to the height of the hot gas column producing draught

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