Suppose a gas is in a vessel connected to both an open-end and a closed-end manometer. The difference in heights of the mercury in the closed-end manometer was 225 mm, while in the open-end manometer the mercury level in the arm open to the atmosphere was 480 mm below the level in the arm connected to the vessel. Calculate the atmospheric pressure. (It may be helpful to sketch the apparatus.) mm Hg

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Suppose a gas is in a vessel connected to both an open-end and a closed-end manometer. The difference in heights of the mercury in
the closed-end manometer was 225 mm, while in the open-end manometer the mercury level in the arm open to the atmosphere
was 480 mm below the level in the arm connected to the vessel. Calculate the atmospheric pressure. (It may be helpful to sketch the
apparatus.)
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mm Hg
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose a gas is in a vessel connected to both an open-end and a closed-end manometer. The difference in heights of the mercury in the closed-end manometer was 225 mm, while in the open-end manometer the mercury level in the arm open to the atmosphere was 480 mm below the level in the arm connected to the vessel. Calculate the atmospheric pressure. (It may be helpful to sketch the apparatus.) i mm Hg
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