Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.13P
The pressure drop across a valve through which air flows is expected to be 10 kPa. If this differential were applied to the two legs of a U-tube manometer filled with mercury, estimate the manometer deflection. What is the deflection if a 30-degree inclined tube manometer were used? = 13.6.
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