A vertical conduit is carrying oil (S=0.95) as shown in figure 2. A differential mercury manometer is tapped into the conduit at points A and B. Determine the difference in pressure between A and B when h=3in. What is the difference in piezometric head between A and B?

A vertical conduit is carrying oil (S=0.95) as shown in figure 2. A differential mercury manometer is tapped into the conduit at points A and B. Determine the difference in pressure between A and B when h=3in. What is the difference in piezometric head between A and B?

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A vertical conduit is carrying oil (S=0.95) as shown in figure 2. A differential mercury

manometer is tapped into the conduit at points A and B. Determine the difference in

pressure between A and B when h=3in. What is the difference in piezometric head between A and B?

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