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
low density
high density
low surface tension
high surface tension
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Nitin dhasmana said:   8 years ago
Then why we use mercury as a manometric fluid?

I think the given answer is correct.

Bhatu arjun said:   4 years ago
Mercury used in manometer and it has high sufrace tention property.

Rishu said:   7 years ago
Manometer liquid should have high density and low vapour pressure.

Pascal said:   8 years ago
@Vinit.

Non-wetting and low surface tension are contradictory.

Khushal said:   7 years ago
Why low surface tension is required? Please explain in detail.

Inder said:   4 years ago
It should be high density and low vapour pressure.

Sejal said:   2 years ago
High density should be the correct answer.

Suhail Rehman said:   5 years ago
The right answer is High surface tension.

Pravin Manohar said:   6 years ago
Low surface tension and high density.

Vinay BEL said:   5 years ago
Low surface tension and high density.


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