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10 June, 01:58

Mercury is 13.6 times as dense as liquid water. What would be the reading of a water-filled barometer at normal atmospheric pressure, 760. mmHg?

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  1. 10 June, 02:04
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    Density = mass / volume

    Because the dimensions of the barometer are the same for each case, we can compare the heights of the liquids instead of the volume.

    ρ (mercury) = 13.6ρ (water)

    mass (mercury) / 760 = 13.6 x mass (water) / Height (water)

    Masses of the liquids will also be the same.

    Height of water = 13.6 x 760

    Height of water = 10,336 mm
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