JAMB Physics 1994 Question 15

Question 15

Pressure

In the diagram above, if the atmospheric pressure is 760mm, the pressure in the chamber G is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.660mm
  2. B.690mm
  3. C.830mm
  4. D.860mm
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Answer: C (830mm)

Explanation

The open arm's level is 10 − 3 = 7 cm = 70 mm higher than the level on the gas side, so the gas pressure is above atmospheric: 760 + 70 = 830 mm.