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A closed tank contains 0.610 m of mercury ( specific gravity = 13.6 ), 1.524 m of water, 2.438 m of oil ( specific gravity = 0.75 ) and an air space of 1 m above the oil. If the pressure at the bottom of the tank is 276 kPa, what should be the reading of the gage in the top of the tank?

A closed tank contains 0.610 m of mercury ( specific gravity = 13.6 ), 1.524 m of water, 2.438 m of oil ( specific gravity = 0.75 ) and an air space of 1 m above the oil. If the pressure at the bottom of the tank is 276 kPa, what should be the reading of the gage in the top of the tank?

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3. A closed tank contains 0.610 m of mercury ( specific gravity = 13.6 ), 1.524 m of water, 2.438 m of oil ( specific gravity = 0.75 ) and an air space of 1 m above the oil. If the pressure at the bottom of the tank is 276 kPa, what should be the reading of the gage in the top of the tank?
Transcribed Image Text:3. A closed tank contains 0.610 m of mercury ( specific gravity = 13.6 ), 1.524 m of water, 2.438 m of oil ( specific gravity = 0.75 ) and an air space of 1 m above the oil. If the pressure at the bottom of the tank is 276 kPa, what should be the reading of the gage in the top of the tank?
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