Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 4 (Q.No. 20)
20.
The liquid used in manometers should have
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Khushal said:
7 years ago
Why low surface tension is required? Please explain in detail.
Rishu said:
7 years ago
Manometer liquid should have high density and low vapour pressure.
Vijay rajput said:
7 years ago
High density is the correct.
Rinku Meena said:
8 years ago
High density is correct.
Nitin dhasmana said:
8 years ago
Then why we use mercury as a manometric fluid?
I think the given answer is correct.
I think the given answer is correct.
Durugappa said:
8 years ago
It should low surface tension.
C.r.meena said:
8 years ago
High density is the correct answer.
Rajasekhar said:
8 years ago
Higher surface tension enables less wetting of the tube and so these type of liquids are desirable in manimeters.
Pascal said:
8 years ago
@Vinit.
Non-wetting and low surface tension are contradictory.
Non-wetting and low surface tension are contradictory.
Yogendra said:
8 years ago
Why high surface tension required?
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