Foghorn set up the apparatus as shown and asked you what his gage should read. Neqlecting the density of the air in the tank, what reading is expected?
Professor Foghorn's Gage
Professor Foghorn constructed a a super-sensitive gage for his Arctic Laboratory. It is supposed to be measure in the range of 1 megaPascals and to be accurate to 1 Pascal.
Foghorn set up the apparatus as shown and asked you what his gage should read. Neqlecting the density of the air in the tank, what reading is expected?
"EGAD, M'Boy" Foghorn roared. I get 799,472 Pascals!.
Foghorn might be on to something. Calculate the reading again and include the effect of the air.
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