the pressure of a vertical column of mercury is less than that of water the same height why
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The pressure of a vertical column of mercury is higher as compared to that of water for the same height.
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Mercury is the only liquid metal at room temperature. It is denser as compared to water and has lesser vapor pressure. To exert a pressure that would be equal to atmospheric pressure, column height as calculated would be approximately 34 feet. While mercury exerts pressure equal to atmospheric pressure at mere 30 inches.
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