Barometer Problem: Reading When Freely Falling

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When a barometer is freely falling, the reading on its tube will depend on the type of barometer, with the discussion primarily focusing on a mercury barometer. The question arises from an Olympiad problem, prompting users to consider how a mercury barometer operates under free fall conditions. The forum emphasizes that participants must show their attempts at solving such questions to receive assistance, adhering to the forum's rules. The original poster clarified that they are a medical student and encountered this physics question while browsing an Indian astronomy Olympiad page. The thread highlights the need for context and understanding of physics principles to answer the question effectively.
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if a barometer is freely falling from a building , then what will be the reading shown on its tube?
 
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What kind of a barometer?

I guess tube suggests mercury barometer, but without this information question can't be answered.

Which already is a hint.
 
i got this in my olympiad problem.. this is the entire thread

"a regular barometer is thrown from the top of a building..if the barometer is freely falling, what will be the height of the mercury column?"
 
How does the mercury barometer work?

Please note: you have to show your attempts at solving the question to receive help. This is a forum policy, described in forum rules.

Now that it is clear it is a homework type question, I am moving it to appropriate forum.
 
actually i am a medical student from bangladesh & i have no homeworks of physics...i got this question from indian astro olympiad page while roaming & so posted the thread...
 

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