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A pressure of 200 kPa is equivalent to what height of mercury column? (SG = 13.6)

  1. 1499 mm
  2. 20387 mm
  3. 14706 mm
  4. 2773 mm

Answer

A. 1499 mm

Solution

h = P/(SG · w) = 200/(13.6 × 9.81) = 1.4991 m = 1499 mm Hg.

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