Properties Of Solids And Liquids Question 291
Question: The value of g at a place decreases by 2%. The barometric height of mercury
Options:
A)Increases by 2%
B)Decreases by 2%
C)Remains unchanged
D)Sometimes increases and sometimes decreases
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ h=\frac{P}{\rho g} $ $ h\propto \frac{1}{g} $
(P and r are constant)
If value of g decreased by 2% then h will increase by 2%.
