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Pressure problem(Fluid mechanic)

 
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May22-12, 12:33 AM   #1
 

Pressure problem(Fluid mechanic)


1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

enclosed, thanks for checking

2. Relevant equations

P = ρgh

3. The attempt at a solution

I have try to add up all pressure in the tank
(including gauge pressure, pressure of the oil(ρg*0.5), pressure of the water(ρg*0.8))
but still can't balance out the equation since the answer of part A is 1.4m

also, I don't have any clue about part B

thanks if anyone can give me any help
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May22-12, 01:55 AM   #2
 
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Let's see you working. In terms of depth of water, how much pressure at the bottom of the tank comes from:
- The gas above the oil
- The oil
- The water in the tank?

For B:
- what is the pressure at the water/Hg boundary?
- what height of Hg is that equivalent to?
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