The gage pressure of the air in the tank shown in figure Q1(b) is measured to be 80 kPa and height unit in meter. Determine the differential height, h of the mercury column. Patm

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(b) The gage pressure of the air in the tank shown in figure Q1(b) is measured to be 80
kPa and height unit in meter. Determine the differential height, h of the mercury
column.
Patm
Oil.
80 kPa
SG = 0.72
0.9
Water
Air
0.4
h
0.7
Oil
SG = 0.5
Mercury
SG = 13.6
figure Q1(b)
Transcribed Image Text:(b) The gage pressure of the air in the tank shown in figure Q1(b) is measured to be 80 kPa and height unit in meter. Determine the differential height, h of the mercury column. Patm Oil. 80 kPa SG = 0.72 0.9 Water Air 0.4 h 0.7 Oil SG = 0.5 Mercury SG = 13.6 figure Q1(b)
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