A U−tube is partially filled with water. Oil which does not mix with water is next poured into one side,until water rises by 2.5cm on the other side. If the density of oil is 0.8g/cc the oil level will stand higher than the water level by:
A
6.25cm
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B
12.5cm
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C
31.75cm
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D
25.00cm
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Solution
The correct option is B12.5cm P1=P2 ∴p0+ρ0gh0=p0+ρwghw or ρ0h0=ρwhw or (0.8)(h+50)=(1)(50) or h=12.5 cm