Calculate the hydrostatic pressure at the surface of a tank filled with mercury (Hg). The specific gravity of Hg is 13.5, the liquid is placed at sea level atmospheric conditions in the tank. The height of liquid in the tank is 10 feet. Make sure you provide your answer in pounds per square feet (lb/ft2)

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Calculate the hydrostatic
pressure at the surface of a
tank filled with mercury
(Hg). The specific gravity of Hg
is 13.5, the liquid is placed at
sea level atmospheric
conditions in the tank. The
height of liquid in the tank is
10 feet.
Make sure you provide your
answer in pounds per square
feet (lb/ft2)
Transcribed Image Text:Calculate the hydrostatic pressure at the surface of a tank filled with mercury (Hg). The specific gravity of Hg is 13.5, the liquid is placed at sea level atmospheric conditions in the tank. The height of liquid in the tank is 10 feet. Make sure you provide your answer in pounds per square feet (lb/ft2)
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