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Chapter 3, Problem 25P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 25P
Both a gage and a manometer are attached to a gas tank to measure its pressure. If the reading on the pressure gage is 65 kPa, determine the distance between the two fluid levels of the manometer if the fluid is(a) mercury (ρ = 13,600 kg/m3) or (b) water (ρ = 1000 kg/m3).
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QUESTION:
Problem 25P
Both a gage and a manometer are attached to a gas tank to measure its pressure. If the reading on the pressure gage is 65 kPa, determine the distance between the two fluid levels of the manometer if the fluid is(a) mercury (ρ = 13,600 kg/m3) or (b) water (ρ = 1000 kg/m3).
ANSWER:
Solution to 25P
Step 1
We need to find the difference of levels in manometer if the liquid is mercury and water.