Practice Calculating Local Atmospheric Pressure - 1.2 | 4. Introduction to Barometers | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the atmospheric pressure when R is 750 mm of Hg?

💡 Hint: Use the formula P = S * R.

Question 2

Easy

What is a barometer used for?

💡 Hint: Think about the instruments in weather stations.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a barometer measure?

  • Weather patterns
  • Atmospheric pressure
  • Temperature

💡 Hint: Think of where you would use a barometer.

Question 2

Is gauge pressure the absolute pressure?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what zero pressure means in a gauge.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have a fluid with a density of 13.6 g/cm³ in a barometer. Calculate the local atmospheric pressure if the column height is 760 mm.

💡 Hint: Remember to convert units properly.

Question 2

A gas is compressed isothermally from 10 L to 5 L at a constant temperature of 300 K. If the initial pressure is 1 atm, what will be the final pressure?

💡 Hint: Think about the ratio of volumes.

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