Two tanks A and B that are filled with air at different pressures are shown below. Water filled manometers that are open to the atmosphere are connected to each, and the water levels are as shown.

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8. Concept Question 2.06.1
Two tanks A and B that are filled with air at different pressures are shown below. Water filled
manometers that are open to the atmosphere are connected to each, and the water levels are as
shown.
A
B
2"
1"
0"
The figure that correctly shows the water levels when a single manometer joins the two tanks is
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
2"
1"
0"
A
B
E
Transcribed Image Text:8. Concept Question 2.06.1 Two tanks A and B that are filled with air at different pressures are shown below. Water filled manometers that are open to the atmosphere are connected to each, and the water levels are as shown. A B 2" 1" 0" The figure that correctly shows the water levels when a single manometer joins the two tanks is A B A B A B A B A B 2" 1" 0" A B E
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