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How is the barometric height of a simple barometer affected if a drop of liquid is inserted inside the tube?
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If a drop of liquid is inserted inside the tube, the barometric height decreases. Reason being, the drop of liquid will vapourize due to vacuum and exert pressure on the mercury column due to which the barometric height will decrease.
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