A pipe contains an oil of specific gravity 0.9. A Differential manometer Connected at the two points A and B shows a difference in mercury level as 15 cm. Find the difference of pressure at two points.

A pipe contains an oil of specific gravity 0.9. A Differential manometer Connected at the two points A and B shows a difference in mercury level as 15 cm. Find the difference of pressure at two points.

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Chapter7: Length And Length-related Variables In Engineering

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Connected at the two points A and B shows a difference in mercury level as
15 cm. Find the difference of pressure at two points.

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