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Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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Barometer tube of mercury barometer is one meter long. Would you require a longer or a shorter tube if the mercury were replaced by water in the tube?

Answer

If the mercury in the barometer tube is replaced with water, we need a longer barometric tube. Water is less denser tan mercury and so we need longer tube. 

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