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A manometer shows a pressure difference of 3.5 in. of liquid mercury. Find $\Delta P$ in psi.
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5 in. We know that 1 ft is equal to 12 in. So, we convert the height from inches to feet. \[ h = \frac{3.5 \, \text{in}}{12 \, \text{in/ft}} = 0.2917 \, \text{ft} \] Show more…
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