The diameter of one arm of a U-tube is 12 mm while the other arm is large. If the U-tube contains some water and both surfaces are exposed to atmospheric pressure, determine the difference between the water levels in the two arms. The surface tension and density of water at 20°C are σs = 0.073 N/m and ρ = 1000 kg/m3. What is the difference between the water levels in the two arms (in mm.)

The diameter of one arm of a U-tube is 12 mm while the other arm is large. If the U-tube contains some water and both surfaces are exposed to atmospheric pressure, determine the difference between the water levels in the two arms. The surface tension and density of water at 20°C are σs = 0.073 N/m and ρ = 1000 kg/m3. What is the difference between the water levels in the two arms (in mm.)

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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