PHYSICS

JAMB 2008 - Question 16

Physics 2008 JAMB Past Questions - Question 16: In the Hare's apparatus ,water rises to a height of 26.5cm in one limb. If a liquid rises to a height of 20.4cm in the other limb ,What is the relative density of the liquid ?

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In the Hare's apparatus ,water rises to a height of 26.5cm in one limb. If a liquid rises to a height of 20.4cm in the other limb ,What is the relative density of the liquid ?
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

hlpl = hwpw
where, L =liquid and W = water
(pl)/pw = (hw)/hl = (26.5)/20.4
= 1.299