Pressures at the water levels in the two open tanks?

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The discussion centers on the pressure differences in two open tanks containing the same fluid, specifically addressing the relationship between pressures P2 and P3. It is established that P1, P2, P4, and P5 are equal to atmospheric pressure, while P2 does not equal P3 due to the lack of connection between the two fluid columns. Additionally, the conversion of -30 mm Hg to pressure is discussed, emphasizing the formula P = ρ*g*h, where ρ represents the density of mercury.

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Please let me know is my assumption correct?

P1 = P2 = P4 = P5 = Atmospheric pressure

P2 not equal to P3, and P3 is not under the atmospheric pressure.

P2 not equal to P3 even are the same fluid, is because of the same fluids are not connected. Am i right to say that?

# How do i convert -30mm Hg(mercury) to pressure?
 
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# How do i convert -30mm Hg(mercury) to pressure?

Pressure P = ρ*g*h, where ρ is the density of the mercury.
 

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