Solved: Figure 5.2 shows a picture of a barometer. Which
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Figure 5.2 shows a picture of a barometer. Which of the followingstatements is the best explanation of how this barometer works?a. Air pressure outside the tube causes the mercury to move in thetube until the air pressure inside and outside the tube is equal.b. Air pressure inside the tube causes the mercury to move in thetube until the air pressure inside and outside the tube is equal.c. Air pressure outside the tube counterbalances the weight ofthe mercury in the tube.d. Capillary action of the mercury causes the mercury to go upthe tube.e. The vacuum that is formed at the top of the tube holds up themercury.Justify your choice, and for the choices you did not pick, explainwhat is wrong with them. Pictures help!
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