When at rest, a liquid stands at the same level in the tubes as shown in the figure. But as indicated, a height difference h occurs when the system is given an acceleration a towards the right. Then h is equal to:
A
aL2g
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
gL2a
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
gLa
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
aLg
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is DaLg Let P1 and P2 be the pressures at the bottom of the left and right ends of the tube, respectively. Then F=(P1−P2)A=ρghA where A is the cross section of the tube. The mass of the liquid in the horizontal portion is m=ρLA Now, F=ma ⇒ρghA=ρLAa ∴h=aLg