Practice Measurement of atmospheric pressure - 1.12 | 3. Basics of fluid mechanics - I (Contd.) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is atmospheric pressure?

💡 Hint: Consider the weight of the air surrounding us.

Question 2

Easy

What device is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

💡 Hint: This device uses a liquid to show pressure levels.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is atmospheric pressure?

  • Pressure of water
  • Pressure exerted by air
  • Pressure in a vacuum

💡 Hint: Think about what surrounds us every day.

Question 2

True or False: Atmospheric pressure increases with altitude.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider where you feel less pressure.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a barometer shows a mercury column height of 760 mm at sea level, what atmospheric pressure does this correspond to in Pascals?

💡 Hint: Use the conversion factor of mercury height to pressure.

Question 2

Describe the effect of altitude on human physiology and provide a rationale based on atmospheric pressure.

💡 Hint: Consider how the body reacts to less air pressure and oxygen.

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