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What is the device used for measuring the pressure of the atmosphere?
What is the device used for measuring the pressure of the atmosphere?
- Barometer (correct)
- Hygrometer
- Thermometer
- Manometer
What is the SI unit of pressure?
What is the SI unit of pressure?
- Bar
- Pound per square inch (psi)
- Pascal (Pa) (correct)
- Newton per square meter (N/m²)
What is the general relationship between pressure and the height of a liquid column in a barometer or manometer?
What is the general relationship between pressure and the height of a liquid column in a barometer or manometer?
- P = gh/d
- P = h/gd (correct)
- P = d/gh
- P = gd/h
Boyle's Law states that the volume of a sample of gas at a given temperature varies:
Boyle's Law states that the volume of a sample of gas at a given temperature varies:
What is the pressure unit that is equivalent to 1 mmHg?
What is the pressure unit that is equivalent to 1 mmHg?