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Consider a u-tube whose arms are open to the atmosphere.Now water is poured into the U-tube from one arm and light oil (density=790 kg/m^3) from the other.one arm contain 70cm high water,while the other arm contains both fluids with an oil-to-water height ratio of 4.Determine the height of each fluid in that arm.?

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Consider a u-tube whose arms are open to the atmosphere.Now water is poured into the U-tube from one arm and light oil (density=790 kg/m^3) from the other.one arm contain 70cm high water,while the other arm contains both fluids with an oil-to-water height ratio of 4.Determine the height of each fluid in that arm.?

kainui · Answer

What needs to happen to get these two forces in equilibrium? Remember, F=mg, so consider the mass of the oil and water.

anonymous · Answer

I can't solve it.Please give me solution.

kainui · Answer

I won't solve it, I'm only interested in teaching people.