Question

A water-filled u-tube manometer is used to measure the pressure inside a tank that contains air. The water level in the u-tube on the side that connects to the tank is 5 ft above the base of the tank. The water level in the other side of the u-tube (which is open to the atmosphere) is 2 ft above the base. Determine the pressure within the tank.

Answer 1

A water-filled U-tube manometer is used to measure the pressure inside a tank that contains air. The water level in the U-tube on the side that connects to the tank is 5 ft above the base of the tank.