Example 2:
Figure above shows a simple mercury barometer. What is the value of the atmospheric pressure shown by the barometer? [Density of mercury = 13600 kg/m³]
Answer:
Atmospheric Pressure,
P = 76 cmHg
or
P = hρg = (0.76)(13600)(10) = 103360 Pa
Figure above shows a simple mercury barometer. What is the value of the atmospheric pressure shown by the barometer? [Density of mercury = 13600 kg/m³]
Answer:
Atmospheric Pressure,
P = 76 cmHg
or
P = hρg = (0.76)(13600)(10) = 103360 Pa
