For the shown inverted manometer, all fluids are at 20°C. If P, - P, = 130 kPa, what must the height y be? Meriam red oil SG = 0.83 0.25 m Water Mercury A SG = 13.6 0.4 m

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Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity
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For the shown inverted manometer, all fluids are at 20°C.
If P, - P = 130 kPa, what must the height y be?
Meriam red oil
SG = 0.83
0.25 m
Water
Mercury
A
SG = 13.6
0.4 m
Transcribed Image Text:For the shown inverted manometer, all fluids are at 20°C. If P, - P = 130 kPa, what must the height y be? Meriam red oil SG = 0.83 0.25 m Water Mercury A SG = 13.6 0.4 m
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