Search SchoolNGR

Monday, 13 April 2026
Register . Login

The diagram above illustrates a Hare's apparatus. \(\mathit{e}_1, \mathit{e}_2\) ...



The diagram above illustrates a Hare's apparatus. \(\mathit{e}_1, \mathit{e}_2\) represent densities and \(\mathit{h}_1, \mathit{h}_2\) heights of columns of liquids. Which of the following equations is correct?
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
  • A \(\mathit{h}_1 = \frac{\mathit{h}_2 \mathit{e}_1}{\mathit{e}_2}\)
  • B \(\mathit{h}_1 = \frac{\mathit{h}_2 \mathit{e}_2}{\mathit{e}_1}\)
  • C \(\mathit{h}_1 = \frac{\mathit{e}_1 \mathit{e}_2}{\mathit{h}_2}\)
  • D \(\mathit{h}_1 = \frac{\mathit{e}_1}{\mathit{h}_2 \mathit{e}_2}\)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(\frac{\mathit{h}_2}{\mathit{h}_2} = \mathit{h}_1 = \frac{\mathit{h}_2 \mathit{e}_2}{\mathit{e}_1}\)

Share question on: