The water in the closed tank shown below at 25°C is pressurized by the air above. The attached manometer contains both mercury and light oil. If h; = 1.40 m, h₂= 1.20 m, and h = 0.85 m; and the atmospheric pressure is 98 kPa, compute the gage pressure of the air at the top of the tank. Air Water Oil Mercury

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The water in the closed tank shown below at 25°C is pressurized by the air
above. The attached manometer contains both mercury and light oil. If h=1.40 m,
h₂= 1.20 m, and ha=0.85 m; and the atmospheric pressure is 98 kPa, compute the gage
pressure of the air at the top of the tank.
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Mercury
Transcribed Image Text:The water in the closed tank shown below at 25°C is pressurized by the air above. The attached manometer contains both mercury and light oil. If h=1.40 m, h₂= 1.20 m, and ha=0.85 m; and the atmospheric pressure is 98 kPa, compute the gage pressure of the air at the top of the tank. Air Water 754 Oil Mercury
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