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A barometer reads 780 mm Hg. Mercury has a density of 1.36 x 10^4 kg /m^3. What is the pressure of the atmosphere in N / m^2? A
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A barometer reads 780 mm Hg. Mercury has a density of 1.36 x 10^4 kg /m^3.
What is the pressure of the atmosphere in N / m^2?
A 1.1 x 10^4 N/m^2
B 1.1 x 10^5 N/m^2
C 1.1 x 10^7 N/m^2
D 1.1 x 10^8 N/m^2
How do we get to the answer? According to the mark scheme, it’s B.
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Answer:
B
Explanation:
Pressure = density × g × height
The correct answer is A