PA PB A. 100 mm Liquid X 300 mm Liquid X ww 00 B.
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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An open tube is attached to a tank as shown.
A). If Liquid X (Oil SG=0.55) rises to a height of 800 mm in the tube, what is the pressure Pa (in kPa) of the air above water? Neglect capillary effects in the tube.
B). If Liquid X (Alcohol SG=0.79) rises to a height of 800 mm in the tube, what is the pressure Pb (in kPa) of the air above water? Neglect capillary effects in the tube.

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100 mm
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300 mm
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ww 00
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