Problem 7. A U-shaped manometer uses mercury. On the left side gas A is connected with a pressure of 39 cm Hg. On the right side, gas B is connected with a pressure of 1/3 Patm. If the mercury level is 14 cm higher on the right side than on the left side, determine the atmospheric pressure, Patm. Express your answer in units cm Hg.
Pressure of gas A on the left side = PA = 39 cmHg
Pressure of gas B on right side = PB = (1/3)Patm
Height difference in the U-manometer = H = 14 cm
The manometer uses mercury as it's liquid therefore,
Pressure difference between the left side and the right side = P = 14 cmHg
Patm = 75 cmHg
Atmospheric pressure = Patm = 75 cmHg
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