The height of water ρ=1000kg/m3 and oil ρ=720kg/m3 are 6 m and 5m inside an open barometer. What is the atmospheric pressure in kPa?
A
136.42 kPa
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B
65.98 kPa
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C
101.25 kPa
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D
91.34 kPa
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Solution
The correct option is D 91.34 kPa We know, pressure of the oil and water will balance the atmospheric pressure Poil+Pwater = Atmospheric pressure (Patm) Patm = 720×g×6 + 1000×g×5 Patm = 91336 Pa = 91.34 kPa