Three liquids of different densities fill connected tubes as shown in the figure below (not drawn to scale). The specific weights of two of the liquids are related by y2 = 371. Find y3 in terms of y1. %3D Y1, 40 mm Y2 = 3y1 60 mm 30 mm Y3

Three liquids of different densities fill connected tubes as shown in the figure below (not drawn to scale). The specific weights of two of the liquids are related by y2 = 371. Find y3 in terms of y1. %3D Y1, 40 mm Y2 = 3y1 60 mm 30 mm Y3

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Three liquids of different densities fill connected tubes as shown in
the figure below (not drawn to scale). The specific weights of two of the liquids
are related by y2 = 3y1. Find y3 in terms of y1.
Y1,
40 mm
Y2 = 3Y1
60 mm
30 mm
Y3

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