There are two (2) mercury barometers at the mountain. At the top reads 500 mm and at the base reads 650 mm. Determine the height (in meter) of the mountain. Note: the specific weight of air is 12 N/m3 and the specific gravity of mercury is 13.6

There are two (2) mercury barometers at the mountain. At the top reads 500 mm and at the base reads 650 mm. Determine the height (in meter) of the mountain. Note: the specific weight of air is 12 N/m3 and the specific gravity of mercury is 13.6

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There are two (2) mercury barometers at the mountain. At the top reads 500 mm and at the base reads 650
mm. Determine the height (in meter) of the mountain.
Note: the specific weight of air is 12 N/m3 and the specific gravity of mercury is 13.6

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