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Prannoy Mehta
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Homework Statement
A thin uniform circular tube is kept in a vertical plane. Equal volumes of (The liquids subtend a right angle at the centre) two non miscible liquids whose densities are a and b respectively fill half of the tube as shown. (The diagram depicts a>b) In equilibrium the radius passing through the interface makes an angle of 30 degrees with the vertical. The ratio of densities a/b is equal to.
Homework Equations
The basic equations of fluid mechanics given in any introductory course.
The Attempt at a Solution
I tried equating the weights on both the side as it must be necessary condition for the equilibrium.
Doing so I have obtained the answer as 3. The answer given in the text is 3.732. Where is the flaw in my concept.
Thanks for all the help.