A multifluid container is connected to a U-tube, as shown in Fig. P3–52. For the given specific gravities and fluid column heights, determine the gage pressure at A. Also determine the height of a mercury column that would create the same pressure at A.

A multifluid container is connected to a U-tube, as shown in Fig. P3–52. For the given specific gravities and fluid column heights, determine the gage pressure at A. Also determine the height of a mercury column that would create the same pressure at A.

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