Calculate the hydrostatic pressure in units of atmospheres for a closed end manometer with a mercury height difference of 227 mm. The density of mercury is 13.6 g/mL and acceleration due to Earth’s gravity is 9.81 m/s2.

Calculate the hydrostatic pressure in units of atmospheres for a closed end manometer with a mercury height difference of 227 mm. The density of mercury is 13.6 g/mL and acceleration due to Earth’s gravity is 9.81 m/s2.

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