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Physics19. Fluid MechanicsPressure Gauge: Barometer

Multiple Choice

A classic barometer (shown below) is built with a 1.0-m tall glass tube and filled with mercury (13,600 kg/m³). Calculate the atmospheric pressure, in ATM, surrounding the barometer if the column of liquid is 76 cm high. (Use g=9.8 m/s².)

A

0 Pa

B

1.01 Pa

C

1.01×10⁵ Pa

D

1.01×10⁷ Pa

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