U-tube with Equilibrium Configuration

mparsons06 · Apr 5, 2010

Homework Statement

A U-tube of uniform cross-sectional area, open to the atmosphere, is partially filled with mercury. Water is then poured into both arms. If the equilibrium configuration of the tube is as shown in the figure, with h2 = 1.51 cm, determine the value of h1.

U-tube diagram with water in both arms above a mercury column; the water level in the left arm is labeled h1 above the right arm's water level, and h2 is marked as the height difference between the left arm's water column and the right arm's mercury surface.

I'm not really sure where to start. Can someone help me please?

ehild · Apr 5, 2010

Think of Pascal's law.

ehild

U-tube with Equilibrium Configuration

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