1.1 - Principle of Working of Barometers
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What units are used to measure atmospheric pressure in a barometer?
💡 Hint: Think about the liquid used in barometers.
What is gauge pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider what ‘gauge’ means in pressure context.
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What is the main function of a barometer?
💡 Hint: Think about what barometers are used for in meteorology.
True or False: Gauge pressure includes atmospheric pressure in its measurement.
💡 Hint: Remember the distinction between absolute pressure and gauge pressure.
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A barometer shows a height of 765 mm of mercury. Calculate the atmospheric pressure in Pascals.
💡 Hint: Use the conversion factor for mmHg.
If a manometer shows a height difference of 30 cm between two fluid levels, determine the pressure difference in Pascals, assuming the fluid density is 1000 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Consider pressure defined as weight per unit area.
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