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Homework Statement
Some websites say that mercury level balances because the weight of the mercury column gets equal to the wight of atmosphere.Is it not the pressure of the mercury column equal to the pressure of the atmosphere.
I say this because if the mercury column is wide,the weight of the mercury column can get equal to atm at a lower height.
Which one is right
Homework Equations
mercury column height is 76cm