Q.

A liquid of density 800 kgm-3 is used instead of mercury in the Torricelli barometer: 
The height of the liquid column is (Density of mercury =13.6 ×103 kgm-3 and atmospheric pressure =76 cm of Hg)

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

800 m

b

13.2 m

c

12.9 m

d

13.6 m

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Pressure due to 76 cm of mercury is equal to  pressure due to h  height of liquid column

13.6×103×0.76=h×800 h=12.92 m

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
A liquid of density 800 kgm-3 is used instead of mercury in the Torricelli barometer: The height of the liquid column is (Density of mercury =13.6 ×103 kgm-3 and atmospheric pressure =76 cm of Hg)