Physics · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 10

When the pressure exerted by the atmosphere is 0.10 MPa, the height of the mercury in a barometer is 0.76 m. [diagram of barometer with mercury and height = 0.76 m] What is the pressure exerted by the atmosphere when the height of the mercury in the simple barometer is 0.57 m?

1. A0.025 MPa
2. B0.075 MPa
3. C0.10 MPa
4. D0.13 MPa

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