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DelorasTo

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If a liquid with a lower density than mercury were used in a barometer the height of the column in
  the barometer would:a.
   increase.
  b. decrease.
  c. remain the same.
  d. not provide an accurate measure of atmospheric pressure



Question 2

The surface pressures at the bases of warm and cold columns of air are equal. Air pressure in the
  warm column of air will __________ with increasing height __________ than in the cold
  column.
  a. decrease, more rapidly
  b. decrease, more slowly
  c. increase, more rapidly
  d. increase, more slowly



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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b


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Reply #2 on: Jul 15, 2018
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