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A thin tube sealed at both ends is $100 \mathrm{~cm}$ long. It lies horizontally, the middle $20 \mathrm{~cm}$ containing mercury and two equal ends containing air at standard atmospheric pressure. If the tube is now turned to a vertical position, by what amount will the mercury be displaced ?


(Given : cross-section of the tube can be assumed to be uniform)
PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsJEE MainJEE Main 2013 (23 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A
    $2.95 \mathrm{~cm}$
  • B
    $5.18 \mathrm{~cm}$
  • C
    $8.65 \mathrm{~cm}$
  • D
    $0.0 \mathrm{~cm}$
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The correct answer is:
$5.18 \mathrm{~cm}$
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