A closed tank contains 0.5 m of mercury, 1.5 m of water, 2.5 m of oil of sp.gr. 0.8 and air space above the oil. If the pressure at the bottom of the tank is 2.943 bar gauge, what should be the reading of mechanical gauge at the top of the tank.

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A closed tank contains 0.5 m of mercury, 1.5 m of water, 2.5
m of oil of sp.gr. 0.8 and air space above the oil. If the
pressure at the bottom of the tank is 2.943 bar gauge, what
should be the reading of mechanical gauge at the top of the
tank.
Transcribed Image Text:A closed tank contains 0.5 m of mercury, 1.5 m of water, 2.5 m of oil of sp.gr. 0.8 and air space above the oil. If the pressure at the bottom of the tank is 2.943 bar gauge, what should be the reading of mechanical gauge at the top of the tank.
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