A Pressure That Will Support a Column of Hg to a Height

question 66

Multiple Choice

A pressure that will support a column of Hg to a height of 256 mm would support a column of water to what height? The density of mercury is 13.6 g/cm³; the density of water is 1.00 g/cm³.

• A)1.00 × 10² ft
• B)18.8 mm
• C)33.8 ft
• D)76.0 cm
• E)348 cm

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a particular behavior.

Operant Conditioning

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Unconditioned Response

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Classical Conditioning

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