What is the length of liquid column in a barometer tube that would support an at...
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What is the length of liquid column in a barometer tube that would support an atmospheric pressure of 102000Nm-2 if the density of the liquid is 2600kgm-3? [g = 10ms-2]Options
A) 0.75m
B) 0.76m
C) 3.92m
D) 39.23m
Related Lesson: Gauge Pressure, Absolute Pressure, and Pressure Measurement | Fluid Statics
The correct answer is C.
Explanation:
pressure = g x density x height
102000 = 10 x 2600 x height
height = 3.92m
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pressure = g x density x height
102000 = 10 x 2600 x height
height = 3.92m