One of the Problems That Led to the Discovery of Atmospheric

question 30

Multiple Choice

One of the problems that led to the discovery of atmospheric pressure was:

• A) Why Gasparo Berti's experiment worked in Rome but not in Florence.
• B) Why it was impossible to siphon mercury from one container to another.
• C) Why suction pumps failed to work on mountain tops.
• D) Why the water in Gasparo Berti's glass pipe always descended to the same level.
• E) Why water boils at a lower temperature on mountaintops than it does at sea level.

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