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A U-tube stands vertically such that its arm A is towards left and arm B is towards right and the distance AB is L. When it is at rest, a liquid stands at the same height in the two arms i.e, HA=HB. If the tube is given an acceleration a towards right, then

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HB=HA+gLa
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HB=HA+aLg
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HA=HB+gLA
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HA=HB+aLg
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Solution

The correct option is D HA=HB+aLg
Mass of liquid in horizontal position is ALρ.
The pseudo force acting is ALρa (a is the acceleration)
Force due to the pressure difference is: (HAρgHBρg)A
(HAHB)ρgA=ALρa
HAHB=ALρaρgA=aLg
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