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Two identical containers are open at the top and are connected at the bottom via a tube of negligible volume and a valve that is closed . Both containers are filled initially to the same height of 1.00 m , one with water , the other with mercury , as the figure indicates . The valve is then opened . Water and mercury are immiscible . Determine the fluid level in the left container when equilibrium is reestablished .

A

1.92 m

B

1.22 m

C

1.46 m

D

0.54 m

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