Applied Fluid Mechanics (7th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780132558921
Author: Robert L. Mott, Joseph A. Untener
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.75PP
Why is mercury a convenient fluid to use in a barometer?
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Applied Fluid Mechanics (7th Edition)
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