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Ganesh constructs a barometer. However, instead of mercury, he places another fluid in it. He observes that at normal atmospheric pressure, the height of the liquid column is 7.04 m.

What is the density of the liquid used?

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1427.95 kg m⁻³

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1405.96 kg m⁻³

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1468.29 kg m⁻³

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1491.98 kg m⁻³

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Solution

The correct option is C
1468.29 kg m⁻³

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