How would air bubbles or water in mercury affect a J-tube experiment?

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Hi, I have a question to ask...

How would the presence of air bubbles or water in mercury affect the results in a "J-tube" experiment?
 
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sinicky said:
How would the presence of air bubbles or water in mercury affect the results in a "J-tube" experiment?

Hi sinicky! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Hint: what things does a "J-tube" experiment measure?

Which of those things would be affected by air bubbles? :smile: