Water and Kerosine are drawn respectively into the two limbs of a Hare's apparatus. The destiny of water is 1.0gcm\(^{-3}\) and the density of kerosine is 0.80gcm\(^{-3}\). If the height of the water column is 20.0cm, calculate the height of the kerosine column.
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Devices with different liquids
d\(_1\)h\(_1\) = d\(_2\)h\(_2\)
1 × 20 = 0.8 × h
h
=
20
0.8
=
25cm
Devices with different liquids
d\(_1\)h\(_1\) = d\(_2\)h\(_2\)
1 × 20 = 0.8 × h
h
=
20
0.8
=
25cm