using a variety of fluids. For which fluid will the column of fluid in the barometer be the highest? 1. Mercury (p=13.6 x103 kg/m3) 2. Benzene  (p=0.879 x103 kg/m3)

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Several common barometers are built using a variety of fluids. For which fluid will the column of fluid in the barometer be the highest?

1. Mercury (p=13.6 x103 kg/m3)

2. Benzene  (p=0.879 x103 kg/m3)

3. Water  (p=1.00 x103 kg/m3)

4. Ethyl Alcohol  (p=0.806 x103 kg/m3)

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