Fluid Mechanics seventh edition by Frank M. White · Problem 2.3

Pressure Distribution in a Fluid — Frank M. White

Physics — Fluid Mechanics · hydrostatic-pressure-barometers

Problem

A vertical, clean, glass piezometer tube has an inside diameter of 1 mm. When pressure is applied, water at 20°C rises into the tube to a height of 25 cm. After correcting for surface tension, estimate the applied pressure in Pa.

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