Q5 A U-tube manometer similar to that shown below is used to measure the gauge pressure of water (mass density p = 1000 kg /m3). If the density of mercury is 13.6 x 103 kg /m³, what will be the gauge pressure at A if h1 = 0.45 m and D is 0.7 m above BC. Wwater Wmercury C

Q5 A U-tube manometer similar to that shown below is used to measure the gauge pressure of water (mass density p = 1000 kg /m3). If the density of mercury is 13.6 x 103 kg /m³, what will be the gauge pressure at A if h1 = 0.45 m and D is 0.7 m above BC. Wwater Wmercury C

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