Find the approximate height of a mountain by using mercury barometer
Problem
Assuming specific weight of air to be constant at 12 N/m3, what is the approximate height of Mt. Banahaw if a mercury barometer at the base of the mountain reads 654 mm and at the same time another mercury barometer at the top of the mountain reads 480 mm.
| A. 1642.3 m | C. 3051.4 m |
| B. 1934.5 m | D. 1735.2 m |