Two liquids having densities $d_1$ and $d_2$ are mixed in such a way that both have the same mass. The density of the mixture is ............

$A$ siphon in use is demonstrated in the following figure. The density of the liquid flowing in the siphon is $1.5 \text{ g/cm}^3$. The pressure difference between the points $P$ and $S$ will be

Liquid is ...... while gas is ...... . (Fill in the blank) [incompressible,compressible]

$A$ cylindrical vessel of base radius $R$ and height $H$ has a narrow neck of height $h$ and radius $r$ at one end (see figure). The vessel is filled with water (density $\rho_w$) and its neck is filled with immiscible oil (density $\rho_0$). Then,the pressure at

Explain why:
$(a)$ The blood pressure in humans is greater at the feet than at the brain.
$(b)$ Atmospheric pressure at a height of about $6 \; km$ decreases to nearly half of its value at sea level,though the height of the atmosphere is more than $100 \; km$.
$(c)$ Hydrostatic pressure is a scalar quantity even though pressure is force divided by area.

Why are railway tracks laid on large-sized wooden sleepers?