Briefly Explain the Principle of the Mercury Barometer

question 54

Short Answer

Briefly explain the principle of the mercury barometer.Mercury is relatively expensive and toxic.Why do you think mercury is used in barometers instead of another fluid such as water?

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Definitions:

Pores

Small openings on the surface of the skin or other tissues, often serving as passageways for fluids or gases.

Central Cavity

A hollow space within an organ or structure, often found in sponges and coelenterates, serving various physiological functions.

Asymmetry

The absence of symmetry or equality in size, shape, or relative position of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane.