A vertical composite fluid column whose upper end is open to the atmosphere is composed of 20 inches of mercury (S.G = 13.45), 30 inches of water (density = 62.4 lb m /ft 3 ) and 35 inches of oil (S.G = 0.825). Determine the absolute pressure in psia: a) at the base of the column, b) at the oil-water interface, c) at the water-mercury interface.

A vertical composite fluid column whose upper end is open to the atmosphere is composed of 20 inches of mercury (S.G = 13.45), 30 inches of water (density = 62.4 lb m /ft 3 ) and 35 inches of oil (S.G = 0.825). Determine the absolute pressure in psia: a) at the base of the column, b) at the oil-water interface, c) at the water-mercury interface.

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