The Average Height of a Column of Mercury (Hg)in a Barometer

question 38

Multiple Choice

The average height of a column of mercury (Hg) in a barometer at sea level is

• A)760 mm (76 cm).
• B)1013 metres.
• C)something that can not be determined without knowing air temperature.
• D)29.00 millibars.
• E)176.0 mm.

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