PROBLEM 1: Both a gage and a manometer are attached to a tank to measure pressure. Given the reading on the pressure gage, determine the differential height h of the mercury column. (Round off ONLY the final result to three decimal places. Indicate the unit of your final answer) Oil 9.43 psi SG = 0.72 30" Air Water 12" Mercury SG = 13.6 h

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PROBLEM 1: Both a gage and a manometer are attached to a tank to
measure pressure. Given the reading on the pressure gage, determine the
differential height h of the mercury column. (Round off ONLY the final
result to three decimal places. Indicate the unit of your final answer)
-Oil
9.43 psi
SG = 0.72
30"
Air
Water
12"
Mercury
SG = 13.6
h
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 1: Both a gage and a manometer are attached to a tank to measure pressure. Given the reading on the pressure gage, determine the differential height h of the mercury column. (Round off ONLY the final result to three decimal places. Indicate the unit of your final answer) -Oil 9.43 psi SG = 0.72 30" Air Water 12" Mercury SG = 13.6 h
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