Absolute , Gauge , Atmospheric and and Vacuum Pressure
In given figu...
Question
In given figure, if the pressure of gas in bulb A is 50 cm Hg vacuum and ρatm=76 cm Hg, then height of column H is equal to
A
26 cm
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B
50 cm
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C
76 cm
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D
126 cm
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Solution
The correct option is B 50 cm
hvac=50cmHg Patm=76cmHg
Absolute pressure at point 1
= Absolute pressure of point 2 (Pabs)1=(Pabs)2 (Patm+PG)1=(Patm−Pvac)2+ρgH Patm+0=Patm−Pvac+ρgH
or ρgH=Pvac ρgH=ρghvac
or H=hvac=50cmHg