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PhysicsMediumMCQ2014 · 06 Apr

Q10.An open glass tube is immersed in mercury in such a way that a length of 8 cm extends above the mercury level. The open end of the tube is then closed and sealed and the tube is raised vertically up by additional 46 cm. What will be length of the air column above mercury in the tube now ? (Atmospheric pressure = 76 cm of Hg) (1) 16 cm (2) 22 cm (3) 38 cm (4) 6 cm

What This Question Tests

This question applies Boyle's law to an air column in a tube, considering changes in pressure due to atmospheric pressure and the height of the mercury column.

Concepts Tested

Atmospheric pressureHydrostatic pressure in mercury columnBoyle's law (P₁V₁ = P₂V₂)

Formulas Used

P_initial = P_atm

P_final = P_atm + h_mercury - x

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂

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