For an atmospheric pressure of 101 kPa (abs) determine the heights of the fluid columns in barometers containing one of the following liquids: (a) mercury (SG = 13.55), (b) water, and (c) ethyl alcohol (SG = 0.79). Do these results support the widespread use of mercury for barometers? Why?

For an atmospheric pressure of 101 kPa (abs) determine the heights of the fluid columns in barometers containing one of the following liquids: (a) mercury (SG = 13.55), (b) water, and (c) ethyl alcohol (SG = 0.79). Do these results support the widespread use of mercury for barometers? Why?

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For an atmospheric pressure of 101 kPa (abs) determine the heights of the fluid
columns in barometers containing one of the following liquids: (a) mercury (SG =
13.55), (b) water, and (c) ethyl alcohol (SG = 0.79). Do these results support the
widespread use of mercury for barometers? Why?

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