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The liquids shown in figure in the two arms are mercury (specific gravity =13.6) and water. If the difference of heights of the mercury columns is 2 cm, find the height of the water column.
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A

6.8 cm

B

13.6 cm

C

27.2 cm

D

54 cm

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C
`rho` _ w xx g xx h = rho _ m xx g xx 2 , h = (2 xx 13.6 ) /( 1 ) = 27.2 cm `
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