The Air Pressure Is 14.8 Lb/in²

question 40

Short Answer

The air pressure is 14.8 lb/in².
a. What is the approximate height, in centimeters, of a mercury column that this pressure would support?
b. What would be the height, in meters, of the column for a water barometer?

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A type of learning where a behavior is strengthened because it is followed by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behaviorism that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Aversive Condition

A situation or stimulus that is unpleasant or uncomfortable and which an individual seeks to avoid or escape.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an undesirable or negative stimulus strengthens a behavior.