A Container Consists of Two Vertical Cylindrical Columns of Different

question 36

Short Answer

A container consists of two vertical cylindrical columns of different diameter connected by a narrow horizontal section, as shown in the figure. The open faces of the two columns are closed by very light plates that can move up and down without friction. The tube diameter at A is 35.0 cm and at B it is 10.2 cm. This container is filled with oil of density 0.820 g/cm³. If a 125-kg object is placed on the larger plate at A, how much mass should be placed on the smaller plate at B to balance it?

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Position

A situation where the supply and demand in the market are equal, leading to stable prices.

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations that illustrate combinations of goods that provide the same level of utility or satisfaction to a consumer.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded for a given period.

Consumer Equilibrium

A state where an individual has allocated their income in a way that maximizes their utility, given the prices of goods and services and their preferences.