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Published on: August 21, 2026
In a u-tube as shown in the fig. water and oil are in the left side and right side of the tube respectively. The heights from the bottom for water and oil columns are 15 cm and 20 cm respectively. The density of the oil is [take 
water = 1000 kg/m 3 ]
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
As we know, at equilibrium
Pressure at A = Pressure at B.
P a + 0.15 x 10 3 x g = P a + 0.20 x d 0 g
= 0.75 x 10 3
= 750 kg/m 3
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