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Question 27

A simple barometer is constructed using a liquid \(Q_{1}\) of density 16.2\(g/cm^{3}\). Calculate the least lenth of the tube to be used to measure pressure of 1.5atm.  [Density of mercury = 13.6\(g/cm^{3}\), 1atm = 76.0 cm of Mercury]

  • A.1358mm
  • B.957mm
  • C.760mm
  • D.638mm
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
2018
Question no.
#27
Type
Objective
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