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The basic barometer can be used to measure the height of a
Chapter 3, Problem 19P(choose chapter or problem)
The basic barometer can be used to measure the height of a building. If the barometric readings at the top and at the bottom of a building are 730 and 755 mmHg, respectively, determine the height of the building. Assume an average air density of 1.18 \(\mathrm{kg} / \mathrm{m}^{3}\).
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QUESTION:
The basic barometer can be used to measure the height of a building. If the barometric readings at the top and at the bottom of a building are 730 and 755 mmHg, respectively, determine the height of the building. Assume an average air density of 1.18 \(\mathrm{kg} / \mathrm{m}^{3}\).
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The barometer is a scientific device which is used to find out the pressure at a point. The barometer reading at the top of the building is 730 mmHg and at the bottom is 755 mmHg.
The atmospheric pressure at the top
The density of mercury