Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

A gas-pressure measuring device is attached to a gas supply, as shown in Fig. 2.1.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of the measuring instrument shown in Fig. 2.1.

(a(ii))[2]

Determine the height difference $h$ between the mercury levels in Fig. 2.1.

(b)[1]

Determine the pressure in the gas supply.

(c)[1]

Suggest why this measuring device is filled with mercury rather than coloured water.

(d)[1]

On Fig. 2.2, draw and label the mercury levels on side A and on side B of the tube.

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