The density of gasoline and mercury are 789 kg/m3 and 13 600 kg/m3 respectively. Normal atmospheric pressure is sufficient to lift a column of gasoline: (a) higher than a column of mercury. (c) the same height as a column of mercury. (b) lower than a column of mercury. (d) none of the above.

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The density of gasoline and mercury are 789 kg/m3 and 13 600 kg/m3 respectively. Normal atmospheric pressure is
sufficient to lift a column of gasoline:
(a) higher than a column of mercury.
(c) the same height as a column of mercury.
(b) lower than a column of mercury.
(d) none of the above.
Of the following absolute pressures, the one most likely found in a vacuum cleaner hose when the vacuum is in operation is:
(a) 51 kPa
(b) 101 kPa
(c) 202 kPa (d) 404 kPa
Transcribed Image Text:The density of gasoline and mercury are 789 kg/m3 and 13 600 kg/m3 respectively. Normal atmospheric pressure is sufficient to lift a column of gasoline: (a) higher than a column of mercury. (c) the same height as a column of mercury. (b) lower than a column of mercury. (d) none of the above. Of the following absolute pressures, the one most likely found in a vacuum cleaner hose when the vacuum is in operation is: (a) 51 kPa (b) 101 kPa (c) 202 kPa (d) 404 kPa
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