Physics

Physics

Problem

A U-tube contains water and oil separated by mercury. The mercury column is at the bottom. The water column in the left arm has height 10 cm10\,\text{cm}. The oil column in the right arm balances the system such that the mercury levels in both arms are the same. If the density of oil is 800 kg/m3800\,\text{kg/m}^{3} and water is 1000 kg/m31000\,\text{kg/m}^{3}, find the height of the oil column.

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