a.) Determine the pressure difference between the two vessels when the difference in the levels of the mercury menisci is 260 mm. b.) Determine the difference in the piezometric head. B 2.4m -260mm T -Alcohol -Mercury
a.) Determine the pressure difference between the two vessels when the difference in the levels of the mercury menisci is 260 mm. b.) Determine the difference in the piezometric head. B 2.4m -260mm T -Alcohol -Mercury
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Two small vessels are connected to a U-tube manometer containing mercury (relative
density = 13.56) and the connecting tubes are filled with alcohol (relative density =
0.82). The vessel at the higher pressure is 2.4 m lower in elevation than the other
vessel.

Transcribed Image Text:a.) Determine the pressure difference between the two vessels when the difference
in the levels of the mercury menisci is 260 mm.
b.) Determine the difference in the piezometric head.
B
2.4m
-260mm
-Alcohol
Mercury
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Can you explain why for a. ha is 0.26 when it is not stated there and hb 2.4 when it should be 2.4+h-0.26
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