JEE Main 2013 — Mechanical Properties of Fluids Question with Solution
JEE Main 2013 (23 Apr Online)
Question
A thin tube sealed at both ends is long. It lies horizontally, the middle containing mercury and two equal ends containing air at standard atmospheric pressure. If the tube is now turned to a vertical position, by what amount will the mercury be displaced ?

(Given : cross-section of the tube can be assumed to be uniform)

(Given : cross-section of the tube can be assumed to be uniform)
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