Barometer Problem: Reading When Freely Falling

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving a barometer and its reading when freely falling from a building. The context suggests a focus on the principles of fluid mechanics and pressure measurement, particularly in relation to a mercury barometer.

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  • Participants question the type of barometer being referenced, with a suggestion that it may be a mercury barometer. There is also a request for clarification on the problem's context and assumptions.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem. Some have noted the need for the original poster to provide their attempts at solving the question, in line with forum policy. The original poster has clarified their background and the source of the question.

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There is an emphasis on the need for showing attempts at solving the question, as per forum rules. The original poster indicates they are not a physics student and encountered the problem in a different context.

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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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