Multifluid manometer (pressure problem)

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In summary, the conversation discusses the highlighted portion of an image related to the area ratio of two ends of a tube in a thermodynamics class. The question is about the equation and why it includes terms from both the left and right tubes. The respondent explains that the Δh terms should be interpreted correctly, as the difference in heights between the mercury in the left and right columns. Therefore, the equation is formed by summing the changes in the two columns, with the left column rising by (A2/A1)Δhbr when the right column drops by Δhbr.
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In the image, as the first chapter of thermodynamics class, I understand all things in the answer except the highlighted part (lower bottom of the image). It is not directly related to thermodynamics but about the area ratio of the two ends of the tube, but I do not understand why is the equation formed this way.
Δh (which is a decrease) should be only there in the right tube as indicated, why is it a sum of Δh of both left and right? why Δh(Hg,left)=Δh(Br) and Δh(Hg,right)=Δh(Br)*A2/A1 as well?
Thank you very much for any help!
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You need to interpret the definitions of the Δh terms correctly, which may not be entirely clear.
ΔhHg is defined as the difference in the heights of the mercury in the left and right columns. If the height in the right column drops by Δhbr then the height in the left column rises by (A2/A1)Δhbr, so the difference in the two mercury levels increases by the sum of those two changes.
 

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1. What is a multifluid manometer?

A multifluid manometer is a device used to measure the difference in pressure between two points in a fluid system. It consists of a U-shaped tube filled with different fluids, such as water, oil, or mercury, and is used to compare the pressure at each end of the tube.

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The multifluid manometer works based on the principle of hydrostatics, which states that the pressure at any point in a fluid is equal in all directions. The height difference of the fluid in the two branches of the U-shaped tube indicates the difference in pressure between the two points being measured.

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4. What are the limitations of a multifluid manometer?

A multifluid manometer is limited by its accuracy, as it relies on the visual measurement of the fluid level. It can also be affected by factors such as temperature and atmospheric pressure, which can impact the density of the fluids used and affect the accuracy of the readings.

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