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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q101 Mark

The diagram shows a mercury manometer connected to a gas container. The density of mercury is 14000 kg/m³. The gravitational field strength g is 10N/kg. What is the pressure difference between the gas in the container and the atmosphere?

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A28 000 Pa
B42000 Pa
C56 000 Pa
D84000 Pa

✓ Correct answer

C: 56 000 Pa

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Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 10.

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