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Mercury Barometers Measure Atmospheric Pressure by the Height of a Column

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Mercury barometers measure atmospheric pressure by the height of a column of mercury in a sealed tube containing a vacuum. What effect does cross-sectional area have on the accuracy of measurements of pressure?

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