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Found in: Page 260

Book edition 7th

Author(s) Douglas C. Giancoli

Pages 978 pages

ISBN 978-0321625922

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(II) How high would the level be in an alcohol barometer at normal atmospheric pressure?

At normal atmospheric pressure, the level of the alcohol barometer will be at a height of 13.08m.

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Step-1: Pressure of a liquid

The pressure of a liquid can be expressed in terms of density of the substance, gravitational acceleration, and height.

Step-2:-Calculation of the height of the level of an alcohol barometer at atmospheric pressure

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