Which of the Following Is True If the Mercury Level

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true if the mercury level is the same on both sides of the J tube in a manometer?

• A) The gas pressure is higher than the atmospheric pressure.
• B) The gas pressure is lower than the atmospheric pressure.
• C) The gas pressure is equal to the atmospheric pressure.
• D) The volume of the gas is directly proportional to atmospheric pressure.

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