A mechanical differential manometer connected at the two points A and B of a pipe has an oil having specific gravity of 0.9 which shows a difference in mercury level as 15 cm, what is the difference of pressure at the two points?

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 A mechanical differential manometer connected at the two points A and B of a pipe has an oil having specific gravity of 0.9 which shows a difference in mercury level as 15 cm, what is the difference of pressure at the two points?

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