Answer:

Calculation of Barometric Pressure

Show the calculation supporting the claim that atmospheric pressure near sea level corresponds to the pressure exerted by a column of mercury that is about 760 mm high. The density of mercury = 13.6 g/cm3.

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• C. 760

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• Another unit of pressure is the standard barometric pressure, which is the pressure required to support a 760 mm tall column of mercury (atm).

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• Altitude and Atmospheric Pressure 760 mmHg is the measured atmospheric pressure (millimeters of mercury).

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