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Which Substance Is Used in a Barometer and Why

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Which substance is used in a barometer and why?


A) Water; it is liquid at normal air temperature.
B) Water; it is denser than mercury.
C) Mercury; it will rise more than water will under the same air pressure.
D) Mercury; it is denser than water.

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