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Describe a simple mercury barometer. How is such a barometer used to measure the pressure of the atmosphere?
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A mercury barometer consists of a glass tube that is filled with mercury and then inverted into a reservoir of mercury. The top of the tube is sealed off, creating a vacuum. Show more…
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