2. of 1.03 Two oil tanks are connected to each other through a manometer. If the difference between the mercury levels in the two arms is 32 inches, determine the pressure difference between the two tanks. The specific gravities for oil and mercury are 0.72 and 13.6, respectively. Oil P₁

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Two oil tanks are connected to each other through a
manometer. If the difference between the mercury levels in
the two arms is 32 inches, determine the pressure difference
between the two tanks. The specific gravities for oil and
mercury are 0.72 and 13.6, respectively.
3.
A 3 rectangular gate is hinged at the top edge A and is
restrained by a fixed ridge at B. Determine the
hydrostatic force exerted on the gate by the 5 m high
water and the location of the line of action of the force
Oil
P₁
10 in
32 in
2m
Oil
P₂
Mercury
Transcribed Image Text:2. of 1.0 Two oil tanks are connected to each other through a manometer. If the difference between the mercury levels in the two arms is 32 inches, determine the pressure difference between the two tanks. The specific gravities for oil and mercury are 0.72 and 13.6, respectively. 3. A 3 rectangular gate is hinged at the top edge A and is restrained by a fixed ridge at B. Determine the hydrostatic force exerted on the gate by the 5 m high water and the location of the line of action of the force Oil P₁ 10 in 32 in 2m Oil P₂ Mercury
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