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What physical quantity is measured in torr ? How is it related to the S.I. unit of the quantity ?

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To solve the question, we will break it down into two parts: identifying the physical quantity measured in torr and explaining its relation to the SI unit of that quantity. ### Step 1: Identify the Physical Quantity Measured in Torr - The physical quantity that is measured in torr is **atmospheric pressure**. Torr is a unit that quantifies the pressure exerted by the atmosphere. ### Step 2: Relate Torr to the SI Unit of Atmospheric Pressure - The SI unit for atmospheric pressure is the **Pascal (Pa)**. - We know from the definition that **1 Torr is equivalent to 1 mm of mercury (Hg)**. - Additionally, it is established that **1 Torr is equal to 133.322 Pascals**. ### Summary of the Solution 1. The physical quantity measured in torr is **atmospheric pressure**. 2. The relation between torr and the SI unit (Pascal) is given by: - **1 Torr = 133.322 Pascals**.
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ICSE-PRESSURE IN FLUIDS AND ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE-Exercise -4(B)
  1. What do you understand by atmospheric pressure ?

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  2. The value of atmospheric pressure on the Earth's surface is .........

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  5. We do not feel uneasy even under enormous pressure of the atmosphere a...

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  6. Describe an experiment to demonstrate that air exerts pressure.

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  8. Why does the liquid rise in a syringe when its piston is pulled up?

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  9. How is water drawn up from a well by a water pump ?

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  11. What is the purpose of a barometer ?

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  12. What is a barometer ? How is a simple barometer constructed ?

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  13. Explain how is the height of mercury column in the tube of a simple ba...

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  15. Why is the barometric height used as a unit to express the atmosphric ...

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  16. What is meant by the statement “the atmospheric pressure at a place is...

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  17. How will you show that there is vacuum above the surface of mercury i...

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  18. How is the barometric height of a simple barometer affected if (a) i...

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  19. State two uses of a barometer.

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  20. State two advantages of use of mercury as a barometric liquid.

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