Practice question
Question
Why does the height of a mercury column in a barometer decrease during a storm?
Explanation
The barometer measures atmospheric pressure ( P_a = rho g h ). During a storm, atmospheric pressure drops, reducing the force supporting the mercury column, causing its height to decrease, as noted in the chapter.
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