JEE Main2013PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsActual
A thin tube sealed at both ends is 100 ~cm long. It lies horizontally, the middle 20 ~cm containing mercury and two equal ends containing air at standard atmospheric pressure. If the tube is now turned to a vertical position, by what amount will the mercury be displaced ? (Given : cross-section of the tube can be assumed to be uniform)
Options
- A2.95 ~cm
- B5.18 ~cm
- C8.65 ~cm
- D0.0 ~cm
Correct answer
B. 5.18 ~cm
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