A U-tube contains water and oil separated by mercury. The mercury columns in the two arms…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Properties of Solids and Liquids
A U-tube contains water and oil separated by mercury. The mercury columns in the two arms are at the same level with 10 cm of water in one arm and 12.5 cm of oil in the other, as shown in figure. What is the relative density
of oil ?
of oil ?
- 0.8
- 1.0
- 1.25
- none of these
Answer
(A) 0.8
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