The mercury column in the barometer at notational atmospheric pressure has a height of?

PHYSICS
JAMB 2022

The mercury column in the barometer at notational atmospheric pressure has a height of?

  • A. 0.76 cm at see level
  • B. 760 cm at sea level
  • C. 7.6 cm at sea level
  • D. 76 cm at sea level

Correct Answer: D. 76 cm at sea level

Explanation

The height of the mercury column serves as an indicator of atmospheric pressure. At sea level and at a temperature of 0



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