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The height
Answer to Problem 2.12P
The height
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression of hydrostatic relation from oil surface to water surface.
Here, the atmospheric pressure is
Write expression for the distance from top to oil-water interface on the left side of the tank.
Here, the distance from top to oil-water interface on the left side of the tank is
Write expression for the distance from top to oil-water interface on the right side of the tank.
Here, the distance from top to oil-water interface on the right side of the tank is
Substitute
Substitute
Further simplify the above Equation.
Conclusion:
Thus, the height
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