Problem 1. A manometer is first filled with water (blue) and then with mercury (gray). The mercury end of the manometer is open to the atmosphere (Fig. 1). Given that the density of water Pw = 1000 kg/m³, and the density of mercury PHg = 1.35 × 10ª kg/m³. What is the hydrostatic pressure at point a? Express your answer as a gauge pressure. 5m 5m 2m Figure 1: Manometer with water and mercury.

Problem 1. A manometer is first filled with water (blue) and then with mercury (gray). The mercury end of the manometer is open to the atmosphere (Fig. 1). Given that the density of water Pw = 1000 kg/m³, and the density of mercury PHg = 1.35 × 10ª kg/m³. What is the hydrostatic pressure at point a? Express your answer as a gauge pressure. 5m 5m 2m Figure 1: Manometer with water and mercury.

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305084766

Author:Saeed Moaveni

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Chapter10: Force And Force-related Variables In Engineering

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