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An open U-tube of uniform cross -section contains mercury. When 27.2 cm of water is poured into one limb of the tube, then the difference in levels of liquids of the two sides is (ρwater=1gm/cm3  and ρHg=13.6gm/cm3 )

a
23.2 cm
b
25.2 cm
c
21.2 cm
d
None

detailed solution

Correct option is B

27.2×1×g=h×13.6×g h=2 cm     ∴  difference =27.2–2 =25.2 cm

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