A Flask Containing Neon Gas Is Connected to an Open-Ended

question 48

Multiple Choice

A flask containing neon gas is connected to an open-ended mercury manometer. The open end is exposed to the atmosphere, where the prevailing pressure is 745 torr. The mercury level in the open arm is 50. mm below that in the arm connected to the flask of neon. What is the neon pressure, in torr?

• A) -50. torr
• B) 50. torr
• C) 695 torr
• D) 795 torr
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Declining-Balance Method

The declining-balance method is an accelerated depreciation technique that applies a constant rate of depreciation to an asset's book value each year, resulting in decreasing depreciation expenses over time.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset which assumes the asset will lose an equal amount of value each year over its useful life.

Declining-Balance

A method of accelerated asset depreciation where the depreciation expense decreases over time.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset's wear and tear or obsolescence.