In the inverted U-tube Differential manometer, how is the specific gravity of manometric fluid used relative to the fluid flowing in the pipes

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asked Jan 30, 2022 in Fluid Mechanics by Charlotte (118k points)

In the inverted U-tube Differential manometer, how is the specific gravity of manometric fluid used relative to the fluid flowing in the pipes

(a) Specific gravity is more than that of fluid flowing in pipes

(b) Specific gravity is less than that of fluid flowing in pipes

(c) Specific gravity is equal to that of fluid flowing in pipes

(d) None of the mentioned

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