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How is the reading of a barometer affected when it is taken to (i) a mine, and (ii) a hill?

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(i) increases, (ii) decreases.
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(i) decreases, (ii) increases.
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(i)remains same (ii) decreases
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(i) increases, (ii) remains same
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Solution

The correct option is A (i) increases, (ii) decreases.
(i) increases due to increase in height of atmosphere above it.
(ii) decreases. due to decrease in height of atmosphere above it.

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