3.23 A tank is fitted with a manometer on the side, as shown. The liquid in the bottom of the tank and in the manometer has a specific gravity (SG) of 3.0. The depth of this bottom liquid is 20 cm. A 15 cm layer of water lies on top of the bottom liquid. Find the position of the liquid surface in the manometer. 15 cm Water Ah =? 20 cm SG = 3.0 Problem 3.23

3.23 A tank is fitted with a manometer on the side, as shown. The liquid in the bottom of the tank and in the manometer has a specific gravity (SG) of 3.0. The depth of this bottom liquid is 20 cm. A 15 cm layer of water lies on top of the bottom liquid. Find the position of the liquid surface in the manometer. 15 cm Water Ah =? 20 cm SG = 3.0 Problem 3.23

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3.23 A tank is fitted with a manometer on the side, as shown.
The liquid in the bottom of the tank and in the manometer has a
specific gravity (SG) of 3.0. The depth of this bottom liquid is
20 cm. A 15 cm layer of water lies on top of the bottom liquid.
Find the position of the liquid surface in the manometer.
15 cm
Water
Ah =?
20 cm
SG = 3.0
Problem 3.23

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