A tank contains mercury up to a height of 0.3 m over which water stands to a depth of 1 m and oil of specific gravity 0.8 stands to a depth of 0.5 m over water. For a width of 1 m determine the total pressure and also the point of action of the same.

A tank contains mercury up to a height of 0.3 m over which water stands to a depth of 1 m and oil of specific gravity 0.8 stands to a depth of 0.5 m over water. For a width of 1 m determine the total pressure and also the point of action of the same.

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A tank contains mercury up to a height of 0.3 m over which water stands to a depth of 1 m and oil
of specific gravity 0.8 stands to a depth of 0.5 m over water. For a width of 1 m determine the total
pressure and also the point of action of the same.

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