Water (₁ = 62.4 lb/ft³) flows in a pipe. If the manometer connected as in Fig. is used with mercury as the fluid (y = 850 lb/ft³) and h is 5 inches when the level B is 15 inches above the centerline of the pipe, what is the pressure in the pipe? (Ans: PA = 3 psig or 17.7 psia)

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Water (Y₁ = 62.4 lb/ft³) flows in a pipe. If the manometer connected as in Fig. is used
with mercury as the fluid (y = 850 lb/ft³)
and h is 5 inches when the level B is
15 inches above the centerline of the pipe,
what is the pressure in the pipe?
(Ans: PA = 3 psig or 17.7 psia)
Transcribed Image Text:Water (Y₁ = 62.4 lb/ft³) flows in a pipe. If the manometer connected as in Fig. is used with mercury as the fluid (y = 850 lb/ft³) and h is 5 inches when the level B is 15 inches above the centerline of the pipe, what is the pressure in the pipe? (Ans: PA = 3 psig or 17.7 psia)
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