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A multifluid container is connected to a U–tube, as shown
Chapter 3, Problem 50P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 50P
A multifluid container is connected to a U–tube, as shown in Fig. P3–54. For the given specific gravities and fluid column heights, determine the gage pressure at A. Also determine the height of a mercury column that would create the same pressure at A.
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QUESTION:
Problem 50P
A multifluid container is connected to a U–tube, as shown in Fig. P3–54. For the given specific gravities and fluid column heights, determine the gage pressure at A. Also determine the height of a mercury column that would create the same pressure at A.
ANSWER:
Soultion
Step 1
The fluids are incompressible because of three different liquids that are Oil, Water and Glycerin. The container is open to the atmosphere temperature.
We know that SGoil=0.90, SGGl=1.26 and the density of water is The SGmerc=13.6.