Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

(a(i))[1]

The height $h$ represents the atmospheric pressure value. State what is in the space labelled S.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the value of $h$ shown by the barometer.

(a(iii))[2]

State and explain whether the vertical height of mercury in the tube is smaller, the same, or greater than the value calculated in (a)(ii).

(b)[2]

Suggest and explain a reason for the smaller value.

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