Question

For the inclined tube manometer, the pressure in pipe A is 0.6 psi. The fluid in both pipes A and B is water. What is the pressure in pipe B?

1) 0.6 psi
2) 1.2 psi
3) 0.3 psi
4) cannot be determined

Answer 1

In a manometer, if both sides are open to the atmosphere, the fluid levels will reach equal heights.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a manometer, the pressure is transmitted undiminished to the fluid levels. If both sides of a manometer are open to the atmosphere, the fluid levels will reach equal heights. This is because the pressure at the bottom of each side of the manometer needs to be equal for the fluid to be in equilibrium. The diameter of the tubes does not affect the equalization of fluid levels in this scenario.