3. The system in Figure is at 20°C. If atmospheric pressure is 101.33 kPa and the pressure at the bottom of the tank is 242 kPa, what is the specific gravity of fluid X? (SG of oil is 0.9) (Answer: 1.56)

3. The system in Figure is at 20°C. If atmospheric pressure is 101.33 kPa and the pressure at the bottom of the tank is 242 kPa, what is the specific gravity of fluid X? (SG of oil is 0.9) (Answer: 1.56)

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3. The system in Figure is at 20°C. If atmospheric pressure is 101.33 kPa and the pressure
at the bottom of the tank is 242 kPa, what is the specific gravity of fluid X? (SG of oil is 0.9)
(Answer: 1.56)
1 m
SAE 30 oil
Water
2 m
Fluid X
3 m
Mercury
0.5 m

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