Mercury is a liquid that has a density of 13.5 g/mL. Water has of 1.0 g/mL. Equal volumes of mercury and water are in identical containers. How come the pressures exerted on the bottom of the containers are different?

Answer 1

The pr will be higher in case of Hg

Since the two containers are identical, the height of the liquid level will be the same in both scenarios when equal volumes of liquids are poured. Since the density of a liquid determines its pressure when height stays constant, a higher density of mercury will result in a higher pressure.

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Answer 2

Olivia Askew

The pressure exerted on the bottom of the container by mercury will be higher than that exerted by water because mercury is denser than water.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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