Fluid Mechanics seventh edition by Frank M. White · Problem 2.19

Pressure Distribution in a Fluid — Frank M. White

Physics — Fluid Mechanics · hydrostatic-pressure-barometers

Problem

The U-tube in Fig. P2.19 has a 1-cm ID and contains mercury as shown. If 20 cm

^3

of water is poured into the right-hand leg, what will the free-surface height in each leg be after the sloshing has died down?