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The area of cross-section of the wider tube shown in figure is 800 cm2 If a mass of 12 kg is placed on the massless piston, the difference in heights h in the level of water in the two tubes is :
- 10 cm
- 6 cm
- 15 cm
- 2 cm
The correct answer is: 15 cm
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