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What is the pressure of the gas in this mercury manometer if h = 53 mm and atmospheric pressure is 759 mmHg?

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Given:

Atmospheric pressure = 759 mmHg

Height of manometer, h = 53 mm

To determine:

The gas pressure

Step-by-step explanation:

The pressure of the gas can be calculated as follows-

P(gas) = P(atm ) + h

where: P(atm) is the atmospheric pressure

h = column height

P(gas) = 759 + 53 = 812 mmHg

Ans: The pressure of gas in the mercury manometer is 812 mmHg

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