Suppose a Little Bubble of Air Has Gotten into the Top

question 6

Multiple Choice

Suppose a little bubble of air has gotten into the top of a mercury barometer. If a person uses a barometer in the usual way, the reading of atmospheric pressure will be

• A) correct.
• B) higher than the actual value.
• C) lower than the actual value.

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