Solution Found!

If a liquid only half as dense as mercury were used in a

Chapter 6, Problem 16E

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

If a liquid only half as dense as mercury were used in a barometer, how high would its level be on a day of normal atmospheric pressure?

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

If a liquid only half as dense as mercury were used in a barometer, how high would its level be on a day of normal atmospheric pressure?

ANSWER:

Solution Step 1 of 2 Barometer is an instrument used to measure the atmospheric pressure. In case of mercury barometer, the air pressure in the atmosphere varies the level of mercury in the glass tube. The density of the gas is the ratio of mass by volume or the mass per unit volume. That is, Mass Density= V olume

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back