Calculate the value of h in U-tube shown in the following figure.
Given: Density of oil 
,
Density of carbon tetrachloride 
Density of mercury 
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Pressure of 
of oil + pressure of 
of mercury = pressure of 
of carbon
tetrachloride, 
12.7h = 32
h = 18.9 cm
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