Current Attempt in ProgressA glass tube has several different cross-sectional areas with the values indicated in the figure. A piston at the left end of the tubeexerts pressure so that mercury within the tube flows from the right end with a speed of 8.0 m/s. Three points within the tube arelabeled A, B, and C.evacuated12 cm?5.6 cm?6.0 cm?piston8.0 m/sNotes: The drawing is not drawn to scale.Atmospheric pressure is 1.01 x 105 N/m2; and the density of mercury is 13 600 kg/m³.What is the total pressure at point A?

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Chapter15: Fluid Mechanics

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A glass tube has several different cross-sectional areas with the values indicated in the figure. A piston at the left end of the tube
exerts pressure so that mercury within the tube flows from the right end with a speed of 8.0 m/s. Three points within the tube are
labeled A, B, and C.
evacuated
12 cm?
5.6 cm?
6.0 cm?
piston
8.0 m/s
Notes: The drawing is not drawn to scale.
Atmospheric pressure is 1.01 x 105 N/m2; and the density of mercury is 13 600 kg/m³.
What is the total pressure at point A?

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