Calculate the height of a column of liquid glycerol (d = 1.26 g/cm3), in meters, required to exert the same pressure as 4.91 m of water.

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The pressure exerted by a liquid column is given by the formula P = h * d * g, where h is the height, d is the density, and g is the acceleration due to gravity. To exert the same pressure, the height of the glycerol column must be inversely proportional to its density compared to water. Since glycerol is denser than water, the height will be less. Calculating gives 4.91 m * (1.00 g/cm³ / 1.26 g/cm³) = 3.90 m.

Calculate the Height of a Column of Liquid Glycerol (D