14 in, da measures 3 in. If SGmercury is 13.55, a) calculate the pressure difference (in psi) between points A and B b) if the pressure at B is 15 psi, what is the pressure at A? Water -Mercury
14 in, da measures 3 in. If SGmercury is 13.55, a) calculate the pressure difference (in psi) between points A and B b) if the pressure at B is 15 psi, what is the pressure at A? Water -Mercury
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Transcribed Image Text:In the following manometer set-up, d, is measured to be 10 in, dz measures 4 in, d; measures
14 in, da measures 3 in. If SGmercury is 13.55,
a) calculate the pressure difference (in psi)
between points A and B
b) if the pressure at B is 15 psi, what is the
pressure at A?
Water-
-Mercury
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