Pick the most preferred liquid for measuring the atmospheric pressure.
A
Honey
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B
Kerosene
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C
Water
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D
Mercury
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Solution
The correct option is D Mercury Mercury is the most preferred liquid for measuring the atmospheric pressure. Mercury is preferred in barometer because mercury does not stick with the glass tube and the height (=76 cm) upto which it rises (while measuring atmospheric pressure) is measurable.